Ekniti says era of cheap oil is over, rules out fuel excise cut
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Thailand will rely on the Oil Fuel Fund rather than a fuel excise tax cut, while Ekniti warns the Middle East crisis could keep oil prices elevated for 1-2 years
SoftBank, Blackstone apply to form capital tie-ups with TEPCO
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Dozens of domestic and foreign firms applied by the end of March as TEPCO looks for partners to fund cleaner power and meet AI-driven data centre demand.
BOT signals GDP cut to 1.3-1.7% as Middle East war pushes oil prices higher
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The Bank of Thailand has signalled a weaker-than-expected outlook, with GDP growth now seen at 1.3-1.7%, down from 1.9%, as the war in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher.
TCCT new rule bars platforms from forcing sellers to use one courier
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The new rule requires digital platforms to let sellers choose delivery providers freely, aiming to curb anti-competitive conduct and promote fairer market competition.
Senate Democrats press for new vote on Trump’s authority to strike Iran
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Senate Democrats will push again for a vote requiring US President Donald Trump to seek Congressional approval for any further military action against Iran.
Oil prices on April 10 unchanged after latest diesel cut
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Thailand’s retail oil prices for April 10, 2026 remain unchanged following the latest 2.14-baht-per-litre reduction in diesel prices, which took effect at 5am on April 9.
How Peylaa Phuket Is Redefining Branded Residential Living in Asia Pacific
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
As global investors shift their gaze from Dubai to the Andaman, Capstone Asset's Titiwat Kuvijitsuwan explains why Phuket was the only destination that made sense — and why the Marriott’s brand they chose, Autograph Collection, was the only one that could be "exactly like nothing else"
NACC petition says 44 ex-MFP MPs sought to undermine monarchy
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The NACC told the Supreme Court that Pita Limjaroenrat and 43 other former MFP MPs sought to amend Section 112 in an alleged bid to undermine the monarchy.