Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.

Baht may fall further on oil price exposure
A historic surge in oil prices is exposing the fragility of import-dependent Thailand, compounding pressure on an already weakening currency and raising the risk of capital flight, analysts say.

Prices frozen for necessary consumer products
The prices of some necessary consumer products will be frozen while those of other products will rise, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.

Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.

Bangkok passenger boat fares to rise after diesel surge
The operators of passenger boats on the Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River will raise their fares by two baht next Monday in response to the 18% jump in diesel prices.

Fuel shock pushes Thai fishery close to shutdown
SAMUT SAKHON - A ​surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s ​multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with ‌fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in.

Israel strikes Iran as Trump insists Tehran wants a deal
TEHRAN - Israel launched strikes across Iran on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump said Tehran wanted a deal to end the nearly four-week war despite its top diplomat rejecting any talks with Washington.

Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone
The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.

Democrats’ Korn slams ‘stealth’ diesel hike
Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has strongly criticised the government for what he described as a covert increase in diesel prices, warning that continued policy missteps could push prices to as high as 50 baht per litre.

Long queues continue for even pricier fuel
BURI RAM — Motorists, farmers and truck drivers in Ban Kruat border district of this northeastern province continued to queue at petrol stations on Thursday despite another 6‑baht price hike, saying they have no choice but to refuel to sustain their livelihoods.