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Oil Fund deficit tops 42bn baht; Thai fuel rise trails regional peers
Oil Fund deficit tops 42bn baht; Thai fuel rise trails regional peers
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The Energy Ministry said Thailand retail fuel prices have risen less than those in neighbouring countries, even as the Oil Fund deficit exceeded 42 billion baht and may deepen furtherThai Manufacturers Absorb 20% Fuel Spike to Shield Consumers from Price Hikes
Thai Manufacturers Absorb 20% Fuel Spike to Shield Consumers from Price Hikes
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
Consumer giants including Mama and Coca-Cola freeze prices for up to three months as 6-baht fuel surge threatens margins and supply chainsFTI Board Elections Begin Amidst Proxy Row and High-Profile Withdrawal
FTI Board Elections Begin Amidst Proxy Row and High-Profile Withdrawal
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The race for the 17th FTI Chairmanship enters a decisive phase as members vote for a new board following Chana Poomee’s exit over governance allegationsBanks fear rising bad debts as oil prices squeeze Thai SMEs
Banks fear rising bad debts as oil prices squeeze Thai SMEs
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
Thai banks flag rising NPL risks as oil prices climb, with SMEs in tourism, transport and energy facing mounting repayment pressurePM makes surprise fuel station check in Nakhon Phanom
PM makes surprise fuel station check in Nakhon Phanom
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inspected a petrol station in That Phanom without prior notice, as diesel supply in Nakhon Phanom showed signs of improvement ahead of Songkran.Thailand’s green finance framework must now drive growth, experts say
Thailand’s green finance framework must now drive growth, experts say
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Thailand has built key sustainable finance foundations but must shift from policy to implementation to unlock green investment, support SMEs and drive long-term growth.Pig prices rise as oil costs trigger March 30 farm-gate price hike
Pig prices rise as oil costs trigger March 30 farm-gate price hike
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Producer groups will raise recommended live pig prices from March 30, citing continued pressure from expensive oil, feed, energy and transport costs.Thailand clarifies oil exports to Lao PDR and Myanmar amid crisis
Thailand clarifies oil exports to Lao PDR and Myanmar amid crisis
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Officials say limited fuel shipments to Lao PDR and Myanmar are part of energy cooperation needed to cushion Thailand from soaring global LNG costs.CENTEL sells Centara Grand Osaka for Bt8bn, leases back operations
CENTEL sells Centara Grand Osaka for Bt8bn, leases back operations
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
CENTEL’s joint venture, Centara TMK, reportedly sold Centara Grand Osaka for Bt8 billion, while the group will continue operating the hotel under a lease arrangement.Trade Department warns shops to obey pricing law
Trade Department warns shops to obey pricing law
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade has reminded retailers to strictly follow pricing laws, warning of fines and jail terms for overcharging, hoarding and failing to display prices.