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Oil prices today: April 18 rates at Thailand’s five major stations
Oil prices today: April 18 rates at Thailand’s five major stations
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Check oil prices in Thailand on April 18, 2026, with updated diesel, petrol and gasohol rates at PTT, Bangchak, Shell, PT and CaltexMystery trader dumped US$760m in oil bets just before prices crashed
Mystery trader dumped US$760m in oil bets just before prices crashed
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
A massive US$760 million Brent sell-off minutes before Iran’s Hormuz announcement has raised fresh questions over possible insider trading in oil marketsGold rallies as Hormuz opening weakens oil inflation fears
Gold rallies as Hormuz opening weakens oil inflation fears
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Gold rose for a second straight session as a weaker dollar and easing oil-driven inflation fears after Hormuz reopening lifted hopes of rate cutsOne of a kind tradition: Mon Songkran rite bathes monks through bamboo channels
One of a kind tradition: Mon Songkran rite bathes monks through bamboo channels
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Sangkhla Buri’s Mon community keeps a rare Songkran tradition alive, bathing monks through bamboo channels at Wat Wang Wiwekaram in KanchanaburiOil dives as Iran keeps Hormuz open and deal hopes rise
Oil dives as Iran keeps Hormuz open and deal hopes rise
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Oil prices slump over 9% after Iran keeps Hormuz open, as ceasefire hopes and US-Iran talks ease fears of prolonged supply disruptionChina protests after Japan SDF ship sails through Taiwan Strait
China protests after Japan SDF ship sails through Taiwan Strait
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Beijing condemned the reported transit by the MSDF destroyer Ikazuchi as a serious threat to China’s sovereignty and security, while Tokyo gave no official confirmation.G20 finance meeting ends without statement over Middle East war
G20 finance meeting ends without statement over Middle East war
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Japan said many countries urged an early settlement and stressed the need to protect navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climbed.Hormuz reopens – Iran clears shipping lanes during Lebanon ceasefire
Hormuz reopens – Iran clears shipping lanes during Lebanon ceasefire
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during the Lebanon ceasefire, easing global energy concerns and stabilising key oil routes.Japan approves 60bn yen for Sony image sensor plant in Kumamoto
Japan approves 60bn yen for Sony image sensor plant in Kumamoto
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
The subsidy will support Sony expansion plans in Kumamoto as Tokyo moves to secure strategic semiconductor supplies under economic security rules.Baan Chao Thai sets transparent allocation process for D:CODE Sri Nakarin
Baan Chao Thai sets transparent allocation process for D:CODE Sri Nakarin
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Baan Chao Thai will begin the selection and allocation process for D:CODE Sri Nakarin on April 20, with a transparent and fully verifiable system in place.