Health Ministry to expand telemedicine after fuel price jump
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will raise telemedicine services to at least 30% of outpatient care from 8.22% to ease the impact of higher fuel costs, while officials say no province has yet reported severe disruption to healthcare services.
Thai gold tumbles 1,700 baht at close after 36 price moves; bullion falls below 69,000 baht
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Gold Traders Association said Thai gold prices fell sharply by 1,700 baht at the March 26, 2026 close after 36 intraday adjustments, pushing bullion back into the 68,000-69,000 baht range amid heavy profit-taking, a firmer baht and stronger-than-expected US data.
Thai retail group sets 3-phase plan to curb cost-of-living crisis
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Thai Retailers Association is pushing short-, medium- and long-term steps to ease household pressure amid rising energy, transport and goods costs.
Thailand Songkran bus ticket sales slow on nationwide fuel fears
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
With the Songkran festival less than three weeks away, on April 13, many Thais would usually have bought advance bus tickets by now to return to their hometowns.
Cabinet adds 7 controlled goods after 6-baht fuel hike
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s special Cabinet meeting on March 26, convened after a 6-baht-per-litre rise in all retail fuel prices, approved seven additional controlled goods and tightened price controls on several essential consumer products.
Thailand's special Cabinet approves 7-step oil crisis relief
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
A special Cabinet meeting approved seven measures, including possible excise tax cuts and aid for welfare recipients, transport, farmers, fisheries and SMEs.
Lao State Fuel Enterprise, PTT Laos move to secure fuel supplies
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Lao State Fuel Enterprise and PTT (Laos) Co., Ltd. plan to import 14 million litres of diesel to stabilise the supply of fuel in Laos amid ongoing disruptions in the global oil industry.
Natthaphong, Rangsiman lash government over fuel hike
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut demanded that the government explain the overnight fuel price rise in the House, while Rangsiman Rome said the “shadowy mastermind” behind the crisis was the government itself, after subsidy cuts pushed diesel to 38.94 baht a litre.