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PTT says oil prices may ease in Q3 if Middle East conflict cools
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
PTT said oil prices could gradually decline in the third quarter of 2026 if the Middle East conflict eases quickly, though any fall would not be immediate.
IMF recommends BOJ to continue gradual rate hikes
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
The International Monetary Fund recommended on Friday that the Bank of Japan continue to gradually raise its policy rate toward a neutral level to bring down underlying inflation.
2nd Japan-linked ship crosses Strait of Hormuz
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas carrier affiliated with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. has become the second Japan-linked vessel that crossed the Strait of Hormuz under a de facto blockade, it was learned Saturday (April 4).
Diesel tops 50 baht as new 2.80-baht hike kicks in on April 5
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Thailand will raise diesel prices from April 5 after the Oil Fuel Fund cut subsidies, pushing B7 to 50.54 baht and B20 to 45.54 baht
Rajavithi Hospital completes first robot-assisted heart surgeries
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Rajavithi Hospital has successfully performed the Public Health Ministry’s first two robot-assisted heart surgeries, with smaller incisions and faster recovery
First signs of relief as French, Japanese and Omani ships clear Hormuz
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
French, Japanese and Omani-linked vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare sign of easing pressure on a vital global shipping route
Fuel shock grounds Thai AirAsia routes as costs surge
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X are suspending selected domestic and international routes for summer 2026 as the oil crisis lifts jet fuel costs
Commerce adds 3 more price-controlled goods as energy costs bit
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Commerce Ministry adds sauces, bottled water and plastic pellets to its controlled goods list for one year to curb unfair pricing amid rising energy costs
Parnpree returns to foreign affairs as Sihasak brings back key ally
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Former foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is set to return as chief adviser to Sihasak Phuangketkeow, reviving Thailand’s proactive diplomacy team
North declares emergency zones as wildfires and PM2.5 worsen
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao have declared emergency disaster assistance zones covering 17 districts as wildfire and PM2.5 conditions intensify