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Oil prices rebound amid extreme volatility from Iran war
Oil prices rebound amid extreme volatility from Iran war
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Oil prices rebound after sharp losses as Iran conflict disrupts supply, with Brent above $100 and markets facing one of the worst volatility periods in historyTAT, private sector push tourism aid with fuel tax cut and free domestic flights
TAT, private sector push tourism aid with fuel tax cut and free domestic flights
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Thai tourism authorities and industry groups have proposed short-term support measures to ease cost pressures, sustain domestic travel and offset weakness in long-haul markets.BOI warns businesses to brace for new world order as wars raise energy and logistics costs
BOI warns businesses to brace for new world order as wars raise energy and logistics costs
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
BOI warns businesses to prepare for a new global order as conflicts push up energy, transport and logistics costs and threaten supply chainsThailand heats up as Bangkok braces for isolated thunderstorms
Thailand heats up as Bangkok braces for isolated thunderstorms
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Daytime temperatures are rising across the country, while the capital faces a slight chance of thunderstorms as unsettled conditions persist in some areas.Allies refuse Hormuz escort as Trump blasts ‘ingratitude’
Allies refuse Hormuz escort as Trump blasts ‘ingratitude’
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
US allies decline to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates, disrupting global energy flows and fuelling market volatilityThai business groups push diesel tax cuts as energy crisis intensifies
Thai business groups push diesel tax cuts as energy crisis intensifies
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Thai transport and industry groups urge diesel tax cuts and price cap as Middle East tensions drive oil higher, raising inflation and economic risks nationwideMotegi, Rubio vow close communication over Strait of Hormuz
Motegi, Rubio vow close communication over Strait of Hormuz
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (March 16) agreed to maintain close communication amid Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Japanese personal info left at Thai-Cambodian border scam base
Japanese personal info left at Thai-Cambodian border scam base
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Thai military has shown international media an abandoned scam compound on the northeastern border with Cambodia, where documents containing many Japanese individuals' personal information remain scattered.Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves
Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Japanese government started releasing its oil reserves on Monday (March 16) to tackle the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.Middle East crisis drives fresh demand for Thai ultra-luxury homes
Middle East crisis drives fresh demand for Thai ultra-luxury homes
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Thailand’s property sector is seeing rising interest from wealthy Middle Eastern buyers seeking ultra-luxury homes, as regional conflict fuels demand for safe long-term bases.