Thai economy

Thai finance minister sees oil prices elevated for up to 2 years due to Middle East conflict

Energy infrastructure in the Middle East has been so severely disrupted that oil and gas supply may take one to two years to stabilise, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas told lawmakers on April 9.

Military service draws men in Thailand as sluggish economy squeezes job prospects

The military offers a steady pay cheque for many youth entering the workforce.

Thai PM Anutin vows to tackle economic fallout from Iran war

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to deliver his policies to Parliament on April 9, a key step before his new administration can officially take control.

Most Thais say rising living cost becoming hard to bear: Poll

An opinion poll showed many Thais are struggling with higher prices for essential goods in the wake of the oil crisis.

Thailand will have new government next week: Thai PM

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul apologised to the public for the turmoil caused by the way oil prices have been managed in the first half of March.

News analysis

Thailand election: Bhumjaithai’s win reflects return of conservatism, mistakes by rivals

Thailand's Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul arrives at his party's headquarters on election day in Bangkok.

Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, sits at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, as the preliminary vote count shows his party taking the lead, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

In bid to lead Thailand, a progressive party softens its image

Mr Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the People’s Party’s 38-year-old leader, is a top contender for prime minister.

Thailand election: Anutin’s Bhumjaithai is in the lead, according to count by local media

Thais voted on February 8 in an election where the incumbent conservative prime minister is expected to end up retaining his position, extending the country's political stand-off.

Global investors shun Thailand as election overhang hits assets

Some of the world’s biggest money managers say this weekend’s general election is prompting them to keep exposure limited, as the outcome will only compound existing challenges.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.