Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loan
Authorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand's fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Food exports poised to drop by over 7%
Food exports are projected to decline by 7.3% year-on-year to 1.4 trillion baht this year, possibly hitting their lowest level in five years due to Middle East conflicts, say industry groups.

Ekniti outlines new policy approach
Any attempt to keep energy prices artificially low, in defiance of market mechanisms, could trigger a double whammy within the country, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

OR expands EV services amid oil price volatility
PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is channeling funds into electric vehicle (EV) services to expand its electric mobility business amid rising concerns among motorists over volatile global oil prices.

Line Man preps for the worst
Line Man Wongnai is preparing for a worst-case energy crisis by considering delivery surcharges on consumers if fuel prices rise by another 9-10 baht.

Zakharkina pedals to victory in women's tour first stage
GNC-FNIX Girl Power Cycling's Valeriya Zakharkina took the overall yellow jersey after she won the opening stage of the Prince Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup Women's Tour of Thailand in Nong Khai on Tuesday.

Stronger baht hurts travel
The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Private sector urges urgent economic action
Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.

Thaksin on prison list for parole
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is among 10 inmates approved at the prison level for parole review, with a possible release under electronic monitoring in May.

Thais fall as North Korea strike hard
Thailand's U23 side saw their hopes of lifting the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament dashed on Tuesday after a 3-1 defeat to North Korea at Fengdong Football Park East Stadium in Xi'an.