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Economists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
Economists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Experts say prolonged Middle East tensions could keep oil prices high, lifting inflation and slowing growth. SCB EIC has cut its Thailand growth forecast to 1.4% in the base case, while CIMB Thai warns inflation moving above 2% is a danger point.Trump extends 10-day Iran strike pause, says talks progress
Trump extends 10-day Iran strike pause, says talks progress
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The US president said attacks on Iranian energy plants would be halted until April 6 as Washington presses Tehran to make a deal.TMD warns of very hot conditions across upper Thailand, with isolated storms and gusty winds
TMD warns of very hot conditions across upper Thailand, with isolated storms and gusty winds
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says a heat low is bringing hot to very hot weather across upper Thailand, with isolated thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas, and haze persisting.SRT adds special train services for Songkran holiday travel
SRT adds special train services for Songkran holiday travel
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand will operate six extra trains with 22 trips for Songkran 2026, with tickets going on sale from 8.30am on March 27.Mayuree Naree runs aground off Iran’s Qeshm Island after attack
Mayuree Naree runs aground off Iran’s Qeshm Island after attack
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree has run aground off Iran’s Qeshm Island days after being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, with three crew members still missing.SCBX launches virtual Bank X, drops 31-billion-baht Home Credit Vietnam deal
SCBX launches virtual Bank X, drops 31-billion-baht Home Credit Vietnam deal
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
SCBX has set up Bank X to pursue a virtual banking licence in Thailand while Thai Commercial Bank scrapped its planned 31-billion-baht acquisition of Home Credit VietnamCabinet races to cut oil tax as fuel shock hits Thailand
Cabinet races to cut oil tax as fuel shock hits Thailand
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Thailand unveils emergency relief after a 6-baht-per-litre fuel hike, with the Cabinet pushing oil tax cuts and wider aid to ease the crisisMFEC positions AI as the new enterprise infrastructure amid economic headwinds
MFEC positions AI as the new enterprise infrastructure amid economic headwinds
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
MFEC Inspire 2026 showcased Enterprise AI solutions focused on real business outcomes, urging organisations to treat AI as core infrastructure for long-term competitiveness.Rohm, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric eye power chip integration
Rohm, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric eye power chip integration
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Japan's Rohm Co., Toshiba Corp. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will start discussions on integrating their power semiconductor operations, it was learned Thursday (March 26).Japan begins first state oil reserve release in four years amid crisis
Japan begins first state oil reserve release in four years amid crisis
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Tokyo has started a phased release of 8.5 million kilolitres from 11 stockpiling sites to stabilise fuel supplies as the de facto Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts imports.