Agong reads pieces from many sources aloud in his own voice, and every one links to the real original. Filter by tag.
Rising global oil prices on Middle East tensions are pushing up fuel and logistics costs in Thailand, hitting airfares, public transport, and food and goods prices.
The Energy Ministry plans to reclaim refinery windfall profits to rescue the national Fuel Fund as global prices soar towards $300 per barrel.
Thailand's SEC filed a complaint against the Deloitte auditor with the DSI for grossly breaching standards to aid fraud and falsify STARK's financial statements, revoking the auditor's approval.
The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% on the Middle East war, trade risks and the AI bubble, but sees a rebound to 3.4% in 2027.
The Bank of Thailand estimates the Iran–Israel conflict will cut Thai GDP by 0.1–0.2%, saying inflation worries it more than slower growth, with monetary measures readied.
The Finance Ministry says tourism and exports still drive growth but early slowdown signs warrant close watch, with geopolitical risk, oil prices and industry flagged.
Agong read this Nation Thailand report on the Land Transport Federation gathering to demand transparent refinery pricing formulas and diesel tax reform.
Agong read this finance report from Krungthep Turakij noting the baht softened to 34.50 per US dollar alongside a firmer dollar, raising fuel import costs.
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