BANGKOK – The Department of Energy Business confirms Thailand will avoid a crude oil shortage this August despite the Middle East war. All six domestic refineries have sufficient supply because the nation is actively purchasing crude oil from the United States. This smart shift keeps local gas prices stable and reduces heavy reliance on risky […]

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Working in Singapore vs Thailand: A Cross-Border Guide to Salaries, Cost of Living, and Borrowing Smart

BANGKOK – For the growing number of expats, digital nomads, and cross-border professionals moving between Thailand and Singapore, the financial comparison between the two isn’t as simple as “Singapore pays more.” It does, in most cases — but Thailand’s lower cost of living, different tax treatment, and more relaxed pace of life close that […]

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Thailand’s Domestic Gas Production Remains Key to Long-Term Energy Security

BANGKOK – Thailand still depends on natural gas as a primary feedstock for electricity generation, industry, and transport, including compressed natural gas (CNG), while aging offshore fields no longer produce enough to meet national demand. Domestic output has fallen from its earlier peak, leaving the country more dependent on LNG and pipeline gas from abroad, […]

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Top Energy Firms Line Up Bids for BP’s Prized Egypt Gas Portfolio

LONDON – Major energy companies are preparing to submit bids this week for BP’s offshore natural gas assets in Egypt. The British oil giant is selling parts of its West Nile Delta operations to reduce debt and simplify its global business under new leadership. This high-stakes sale happens right as Egypt faces a tough energy […]

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Thailand’s Second-Hand Homes Flood the Market: New Listings Surge By 34.2%

BANGKOK – Kasikorn Research Center expects Thailand’s unsold housing inventory to surpass 610,000 units by the end of 2026. A massive 34.2% surge in second-hand home listings is driving this growth. Meanwhile, weak consumer purchasing power continues to stall overall market demand, giving buyers significant bargaining power. Thailand’s real estate market is facing a massive wave […]

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Thailand Relaunches Gasohol E20 to Fight Rising Energy Costs

BANGKOK – Energy authorities in Thailand are aggressively relaunching Gasohol E20 in the third quarter of 2026. The government desperately wants to reduce the country’s massive dependence on expensive imported oil. Officials sincerely hope this renewed push will finally convince drivers to embrace biofuel, boost local farming, and stabilize national energy security. Thailand will aggressively relaunch […]

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Thailand Bets Heavily on Natural Gas For Its Economic Growth

BANGKOK – As Southeast Asia rapidly emerges as a major global energy hub, Thailand’s state-backed conglomerate PTT Plc is aggressively expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading operations. Facing an expensive global shift toward green energy, Thai leaders are heavily utilizing natural gas to secure domestic economic growth and power stability. The nation aims to […]

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Northern Thailand Universities Unite to Promote Local Thai Textiles

CHIANG MAI – Rajabhat University and seven partner schools have launched the “Exquisite Fabrics, Creative Wisdom” exhibition. The event takes place from July 24 to 26, 2026, at Central Chiang Mai Airport. It aims to boost the local economy by combining traditional weaving wisdom with modern research and a green economy approach. On July 24, 2026, […]

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Bangkok Property Market Shifts to High-Value Homes Amid Economic Slowdown