Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026 Iran & US War Hopes that the war was ending has faded as US President Donand Trump came out to say that the war with Iran will continue and warned of a simultaneous attack on the electricity grid of Iran. On the 32nd day of the war, Trump came out to say that the war will continue for another few weeks as there is a need to keep Iran away from having nuclear arms.
Private sector representatives have lowered Thailand’s 2026 economic growth forecast, warning that rising energy costs and global supply disruptions could slow GDP expansion, push up inflation, and impact exports and tourism.
Thailand’s government is reshuffling oversight of the energy sector after a conflict-of-interest controversy involving a senior minister with ties to a major fuel company.
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Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Rising Price of Oil Believe it or not US President Donald Trump has come out to say that the war will be over in 2-3 weeks. He said that ‘we are finishing the job’ and within next 2-3 weeks it should be over as they will not be able to come up with nuclear weapon. He said that the end will come “whether we have a deal or not”.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to present his new government’s policy statement to Parliament on April 9–10, following the royal endorsement of his Cabinet on April 6.
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Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 Rising Price of Oil Once again gasoline prices shot up overnight but this time the rise was limited to 1.80 Baht/liter for Diesel and 1.00 Baht/liter for petrol. The government subsidy on Diesel continues to remain high and as of yesterday the subsidy was at 18.76 Baht/liter from 16.67 Baht/liter. Diesel prices surged significantly, with the March 27 closing price at around US$238 per barrel, compared to…
Thailand’s government faces mounting scrutiny over its fuel subsidy plan and excise tax policies, as officials defend measures to ease costs for consumers while opposition leaders warn that ordinary citizens could bear most of the financial burden.
Thailand’s fragrant coconut industry faces scrutiny after the Trade Competition Commission found price collusion, market abuse, and mislabeling, with major exporters—many linked to foreign investors—suppressing farm-gate prices.
Opposition called on the government and northern provincial authorities to urgently declare PM2.5 disaster zones, warning that worsening wildfires and toxic air are putting residents’ health at serious risk.
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Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 30, 2026
March 30, 2026 Rising Price of Oil Oil prices continue to rise amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil prices shot through the US$ 115/barrel level this morning as the Middle East conflict intensified. Panurach Dumrongthai, a global energy and drilling expert, posted on Facebook expressing serious concern over Thailand’s energy security situation. He revealed that confirmed crude oil deliveries for April–May fall…