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JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy

May 25, 2026

Julapun Amornvivat says the ministry will ease migrant worker registration, push ahead with MOUs and consider cooperation with Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

Lifeline at risk — Thailand’s hospitals could soon face a critical supply crunch

May 04, 2026

Thailand warns of looming medical supply shortages by July as oil costs surge, raw materials tighten and manufacturers call for urgent policy support

War hits the dinner table — palm oil prices set to surge

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

Palm oil prices may jump 20% as war-driven demand and supply shocks tighten global markets, raising fresh risks of food inflation

Asean refineries shut units and cut output in fight for survival

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

Refineries in Malaysia and Singapore are cutting runs or shutting units as Middle East supply disruption squeezes crude flows and drives up costs.

Soaring costs sink famed plastic factory after 50 years

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

Comos Corporation will shut by end-April after 50 years, hit by surging oil-linked plastic costs, falling sales and more than THB40 million in debt

Suphajee, Varawut fast-track task force to tackle plastic pellet shortage

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026

Commerce and Industry ministries launch urgent task force to tackle a plastic pellet shortage linked to Middle East turmoil, boost recycling and rein in living costs.

Anutin's government must act now, global energy expert says

SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026

Thailand faces an energy crisis as oil reserves fall and prices rise, prompting urgent calls for government action and stronger energy security measures.

Energy expert warns Thailand faces diesel shortage within two months

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026

Panurach Dumrongthai said confirmed crude deliveries for April and May are 27 million barrels below demand, urging immediate curbs on non-essential diesel use.

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.

Energy Department steps up fuel distribution, joins DSI in Saraburi raid

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026

Govt ramps up fuel deliveries and holiday reserves ahead of Songkran, while authorities seize 31,000 litres from an illegal oil depot in Saraburi

Northern bus operator warns fuel crunch may force fare hikes, route cuts

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026

Greenbus says diesel shortages in Chiang Mai, driven by Middle East supply disruption, are pushing up costs and could lead to fare rises, route cuts and fewer services.

Petrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure