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Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand has 110 days of oil reserves, but the Oil Fuel Fund deficit has widened to Bt61.59 billion as tight global supply keeps energy costs elevatedSamut Prakan’s late Songkran splash: water-truck bans issued for April 19 and 26
Samut Prakan’s late Songkran splash: water-truck bans issued for April 19 and 26
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Samut Prakan will stage major post-Songkran celebrations in Bang Sao Thong (April 19, 2026) and Phra Pradaeng (April 26, 2026), with strict traffic rules banning water trucks and vehicles with loudspeakers on key roads.Thailand pivots to targeted aid, green investment as it readies IMF meet
Thailand pivots to targeted aid, green investment as it readies IMF meet
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti says Thailand will shift to targeted fiscal support and long-term green and digital investment ahead of hosting IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok.IMF: 12+ countries may seek new loans as war drives energy shock and supply disruptions
IMF: 12+ countries may seek new loans as war drives energy shock and supply disruptions
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says at least a dozen countries could request new loan programmes as Middle East war disruptions push up energy costs and strain supply chains, with demand for IMF support estimated at US$20-50bn.Supreme Court to review 44-MP Section 112 case on April 24
Supreme Court to review 44-MP Section 112 case on April 24
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Supreme Court will consider on April 24 whether to accept the NACC petition in the Section 112 amendment case involving 44 former Move Forward MPsPTT shoulders Bt230bn liquidity burden to secure Thailand’s oil supply
PTT shoulders Bt230bn liquidity burden to secure Thailand’s oil supply
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
PTT has taken on more than Bt230 billion in additional liquidity obligations and over Bt7 billion in interest costs to protect Thailand’s energy security during the Middle East crisis.Songkran road toll hits 216 deaths after six days of travel
Songkran road toll hits 216 deaths after six days of travel
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand records 216 deaths and 1,108 accidents in six days of Songkran travel, with speeding and drink-driving the main causes, officials say.10 associations press state to tighten IF steel factory scrutiny
10 associations press state to tighten IF steel factory scrutiny
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Ten Thai steel associations are urging tighter TISI and environmental checks before any induction furnace steel mills are allowed to resume productionCambodia denies reports Hun Sen regretted leaked call clip, says it is not urging Thailand to reopen border checkpoints
Cambodia denies reports Hun Sen regretted leaked call clip, says it is not urging Thailand to reopen border checkpoints
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Hun Sen’s spokesperson has rejected Thai online reports claiming he admitted releasing a call clip with Paetongtarn was a mistake, while Cambodia’s Defence Ministry also denied asking Thailand to reopen border crossings for urgent cargo shipments.