March 16, 2026

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Morning Gains

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.81 points. The SET Index ended the morning session at 1,414.16 points, marking an increase of 4.81 points or 0.34%, with a trading value of approximately 26,985 million baht.

According to Thai New…

Hormuz Oil Price Drop Causes Oil Fund Deficit of 12 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The Fuel Fund Office (FFO) estimates that as of March 15, 2026, the Fuel Fund is in a deficit of 12,605 million baht, following the Prime Minister’s policy to freeze diesel prices for 15 days.

According to Thai News Agency, the Oil Fund ha…

Somchai Challenges Election Commission Over Barcode Ballots

Bangkok: The barcode ballot dispute has taken a new turn as former Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn refutes the Election Commission’s explanation, arguing that it risks revealing “who voted for whom.” The controversy has now drawn the att…