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Brent gains US$3.67 a barrel on Nov 5 after tanker attacks
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2026
Brent settled at US$98.29 a barrel and US crude at US$90.52 as Gulf shipping incidents and uncertainty over Iran diplomacy revived supply concerns.
Chud Thai UNESCO heritage decision expected on December 2–3
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2026
Thailand’s Chud Thai nomination covers traditional knowledge, craftsmanship and national dress, including eight women’s styles and three forms for men.
PTT and Bangchak cut standard gasohol by 1 baht/litre on Nov 6
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2026
Bangkok B7 diesel prices at PTT Station and Bangchak fall to 41.79 baht a litre before local tax on November 6, while premium fuels stay unchanged.
Toyota’s half-year net profit rises 26.1% as retail vehicle sales fall
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
The Japanese carmaker raised its annual profit forecasts, cut its revenue outlook and outlined plans for a new robotics division in January 2027.
Bank of Japan minutes detail September rate rise and inflation risk
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
Most policymakers saw a risk of underlying inflation exceeding 2%, while one member argued that another increase could hurt output, jobs and real income.
Sony forecasts record full-year net profit of 1.33 trillion yen
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
The Japanese group posted record first-half results and has factored about 16 billion yen in costs from July’s earthquake into its revised outlook.
Vietnam welcomes 19.5 million foreign visitors in 10 months
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
Europe added about 1.09 million arrivals in the first 10 months of 2026, while visitor numbers from the Republic of Korea fell 6.3 per cent.
BMTA to offer free shuttle buses for Bangkok’s Royal Barge Procession
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
The Payap Pier loop will run from 11am to 6pm or until the area clears, with connections to ferries across the Chao Phraya River.
Storms forecast in upper Thailand and very heavy rain in parts of South
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
Thundershowers, gusty winds and hail are forecast to reach the Northeast first, while rainfall in the South could trigger flash floods.
Panadda and husband face arrest warrants in 900m-baht donation probe on Nov 5
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026
Thai police have frozen family assets worth over 100 million baht in an investigation into donations to Panadda Wongphudee’s foundation.