MIDDLE EAST TENSION: HOW WILL THE WAR IMPACT THAILAND

THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026

Thailand is among the most exposed Asia's oil importer after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the government capping gasoline prices for 15 days, the conflict in the Middle East has sent ripple effects through Thailand’s energy supply, stock market, and tourism sector.

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