Economy · PoliticsHow Middle East Oil Crisis Could Drive Up Your Thailand Fuel Bills and Shipping Costs
Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens Thailand's oil supply. Fuel costs may jump 15-25% within 60 days. What expats and residents must do now.
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Tourism · EconomyPattaya Songkran Bookings Drop to 30% as Diesel Prices Squeeze Thai Travelers
Diesel surge cuts Pattaya Songkran hotel bookings to just 20-30% of normal. Tourism jobs at risk as Thai families cancel trips—what residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsThailand's Business Leaders Push Government for Long-Term Energy Security Strategy
Thai business leaders urge government to launch energy security study and expand renewable energy access to reduce import dependence amid Middle East tensions.
Tech · EconomyThailand Monitors Submarine Cable Risks Amid Middle East Tensions
Thai telecom authorities monitor submarine cable risks as Middle East conflict raises concerns. Learn about contingency plans for Thailand's internet infrastructure.
Economy · TechWhy Pattaya Residents Are Ditching Gas for Electric Motorbikes
Pattaya residents switching to affordable electric motorbikes to escape volatile fuel prices. Learn pricing, incentives, and savings potential for 2025.
Economy · National NewsRising Oil Prices Squeeze Thailand's Economy: What Residents Face Now
Middle East tensions spike oil prices, threatening Thailand's inflation and fuel costs. What expats and residents need to know about rising expenses ahead.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Fuel Subsidies End: What Rising Pump Prices Mean for Your Wallet and Travel Plans
Thailand removes fuel subsidies, prices now tied to global oil markets. Relief aid for drivers, farmers, and low-income workers announced. Strict Songkran enforcement begins.
Tourism · EconomyRising Prices Erode Pattaya's Currency Advantage for Tourists
Thailand's weaker baht offers minimal savings in Pattaya as hotels and restaurants raise prices, offsetting currency gains. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsWhy Thailand's Middle Class Is Trapped in a Debt Survival Cycle
Thailand's household debt hits 90% of GDP. Stagnant wages trap families in survival borrowing cycles. What it means for residents and the regional economy.