Thailand gold prices close THB650 lower after volatile trading
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Bullion closes at THB65,600 per baht-weight as global selling pressure and currency movements push domestic gold prices to their lowest levels this week.
Thailand’s inbound flights to rise 5.8% and domestic fare cuts to start
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Seven airlines are set to offer Thai travellers THB500 off domestic flights, while inbound flight growth varies by market and trails several regional rivals.
The Commerce Ministry requests a 30–50% cut in egg exports for about two to three weeks and links vegetable growers to markets ahead of the Vegetarian Festival.
Japan’s transport ministry proposes delaying aviation fuel tax rise
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Airlines are considering domestic fuel surcharges while the ministry prepares a fiscal 2027 request to retain the current rate of 15,000 yen per kilolitre.
FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Vehicle sales rose 15.39% to 406,162 from January to July 2026, but one-tonne pickup sales fell 17.38%, while domestic electric passenger-car production totalled 46,924 units.
MAMA sales decline amid border disruption and weaker domestic demand
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Lower domestic consumption, Thailand-Cambodia border disruption and resistance to products from Thailand weighed on the company’s sales during the quarter.
Indonesia begins domestic construction of first Scorpene submarine
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
The steel-cutting ceremony marks a major step in Indonesia’s drive for greater naval self-reliance, with two vessels targeted for completion within seven to eight years.