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IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026 as meetings end
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
The IMF forecasts Thai growth at 2.1% as energy costs, artificial intelligence risks and public debt dominate its Bangkok meetings.
Hormuz reopening is positive but global energy crisis is not over, IMF warns
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that Middle East disruptions could keep global growth and inflation under pressure even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
All 21 GFS Pride crew were evacuated safely, while Cape Dao sank near Hormuz weeks after a September 23 attack killed one crew member
ASEAN urged to deepen regional ties to withstand global shocks
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, experts urge ASEAN to protect fiscal buffers, deepen regional trade and strengthen energy security amid global shocks.
Energy Ministry weighs exit strategy to cut fuel subsidies as oil fund deficit exceeds 100bn baht
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s oil fund payouts fall to 375 million baht a day as refinery discounts, diesel tax cuts and state-backed borrowing await policy approval
Trump predicts petrol price plunge after US victory over Iran
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
US President Donald Trump predicts a sharp fall in petrol prices after victory over Iran, as both sides hold separate talks with mediators
Thai oil fund deficit may hit 100bn baht by early October
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund is considering borrowing about 100 billion baht to sustain diesel and petrol subsidies, an Energy Ministry source says
Thailand braces for LNG supply squeeze as prices near Russia–Ukraine war levels
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Thailand plans Andaman gas exploration and greater use of long-term supply contracts as the Hormuz crisis drives up imported energy costs
AirAsia outlines refinancing strategy amid fuel cost pressures
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
AirAsia outlines refinancing, fleet and growth plans as Bo Lingam and Tony Fernandes address fuel costs, losses and market concerns.
Thailand plans diesel subsidy cuts as fund deficit could hit 100bn baht in October
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Office is weighing further borrowing and gradual subsidy cuts as daily fuel support costs reach 770 million baht