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Oil short bets ahead of Trump’s key Iran announcements hit US$7bn
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Reuters analysis says traders placed short positions across crude, diesel and gasoline futures before Trump’s Iran announcements, drawing scrutiny.
No Thais on hantavirus cruise ship, Thailand studies listing it as a “dangerous communicable disease”
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee has ordered a formal study of hantavirus before classifying it as a “dangerous communicable disease”, while confirming no Thai nationals were on the cruise ship linked to the overseas cluster.
Israeli arrivals spike in Thailand — Koh Samui and Koh Phangan lead
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Israeli arrivals in Thailand top 500,000 in four month, ranking third for foreign accommodation reports in Thailand, with Surat Thani, Phuket and Bangkok among key areas
DE and Commerce ministries eye lower platform GP fees, calling 30% too high
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob says Thailand is seeking ways to reduce e-commerce platform selling fees, arguing a 10-15% GP rate would be more reasonable.
Thai Authorities Launch Massive Crackdown on Foreign 'Nominee' Firms
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Department of Business Development targets Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as data reveals nearly 70% of local firms are foreign-backed joint ventures
e-WorkPermit gridlock exposes strain in state digital reform
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand’s e-WorkPermit project faces claims of unpaid work, unanswered letters and a foreign labour permit backlog
Sub Sri Thai (SST) Announces Overwhelming Bond Issue Success, Signaling Robust Market Confidence
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Bangkok, 8 May 2026—Sub Sri Thai Public Company Limited (“SST”), an operator of warehousing and port facilities, food and beverage, lifestyle, and trust management businesses, successfully closed its No. 1/2026 debenture issuance.
CMAN Reports 32% YoY Profit Surge for Q1 2026 Through Customer Portfolio Management – Tight Cost Controls – Greater Operating Efficiency – Expansion In Target Markets
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
M.L. Chandchutha Chandratat, Chairman of Chememan Public Company Limited (“CMAN”), a leading global producer of lime and specialty chemical products under the "CHEMEMAN" brand, disclosed that compared to the same period last year, total revenues from sales and services decreased 4.6% to THB 980 million, yet net profits attributable to CMAN shareholders increased 32% to THB 172 million.
AssetWise Hits THB 2.1bn Revenue in Q1 as Phuket Market Surges
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Property developer ASW posts 41% gross profit margin and prepares to transfer four major projects worth THB 13.3bn, driven by robust luxury demand
US Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10% Universal Tariff
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Court of International Trade rules the 10% import levy "unlawful" due to lack of evidence, ordering the US government to refund affected importers