Thai vessel attacked: oil supply shock pushes living costs higher | The Next Move EP3

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

A Thai-flagged cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, was attacked by Iran amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With tensions rising, Thailand could face inflationary pressure as airfares will increase by 10–15%.

Senior Economist at the Economic Intelligence Center of Siam Commercial Bank, Dr. Poonyawat Sreesing, warns that persistent high energy prices could put Thailand at risk of stagflation.

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