Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand's 95-day oil reserves buffer pump prices amid Mideast tensions. Why Thailand exports fuel to Laos while importing crude—and what it means for you.
Economy · TourismGeopolitical tensions ripple through Thailand's economy. Fuel prices, job losses, and weaker baht threaten household budgets. What you need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran escalation threatens Thailand's oil imports and 250 evacuees. Fuel costs could spike ฿120-150/barrel. Supply chain and shipping disrupted. Evacuation deadline March 5-8.
Economy · PoliticsMyanmar enforces fuel rationing from March 7 with odd-even plate rules. How it impacts Thai border towns, cross-border trade, and expats with Myanmar ties.
Economy · National NewsThailand's 1.6-2% GDP forecast for 2026 trails all major ASEAN economies. Rising fuel costs, tourism risks, and structural issues—what residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsThailand's diesel price cap at ฿29.94/liter ends March 18 after panic buying drained stations. What expats and residents need to know about fuel costs ahead.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East war drives Thai gold to ฿77,700. Why retirees are buying small bars and how volatility affects your savings in 2026.
Economy · National NewsChiang Mai farmers face vegetable price collapse. Buddhist temples and government step in with direct procurement. Learn why costs exceed sales and what's next.
Economy · TourismRajburi Sugar Group invests ฿1.5B in provincial hotels and Samui resorts. MICE venues reshape Thailand's convention market for expats and businesses.