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Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia
Read more: Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia“This accusation once again is groundless and reflects a pattern of disinformation, aimed at distorting the facts on the ground and deliberately undermining Thailand’s credibility and standing in the international community,” said the Thai foreign ministry.
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Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: Police
Read more: Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: PoliceThe attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from the popular Chatuchak market in Bangkok.
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Gold outlook stalls amid war inflation
Read more: Gold outlook stalls amid war inflationGold prices are projected to fall short of the previous forecast of US$6,000 an ounce for this year as war-induced inflation has lowered the possibility that global central banks will slash their interest rates as Middle East peace talks stalled, say gold and currency traders.
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Survey finds worry among labourers
Read more: Survey finds worry among labourersThe University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) anticipates government initiatives such as “Thai Chuay Thai” and “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment schemes can effectively stimulate the economy as consumers tighten their spending because of insecurity about employment and future income.
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Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reserves
Read more: Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reservesThailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Read more: Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limitedSINGAPORE – Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
Read more: 25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months, prompting officials to target short‑haul tourists to fill the gap.
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Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency
Read more: Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgencyPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.
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Global memory rally drives up PC prices at Commart
Read more: Global memory rally drives up PC prices at CommartThe global surge in memory prices has lifted computer costs in Thailand by 10-20%, while artificial intelligence (AI) server costs have climbed significantly, with some key components such as memory nearly doubling in the first quarter.