Thai Enquirer News Summary – November 12, 2026 Thailand’s E20 fuel shift The government is moving toward making E20 the country’s main petrol grade. Gasohol 91 and 95 are not being withdrawn immediately, but their future remains under review. Government House protest gains attention Veteran political figure Sondhi Limthongkul joined protesters criticising the government over fuel prices and its 400-billion-Baht loan plan. Nearly 20,000 people reportedly watched the protest live online. Thailand faces temporary deflation in 2027 The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to fall to -1.3% in 2027, mainly due to lower oil prices and base effects. The central bank says stable core inflation means this is not a sign of broader economic deflation. Crackdown on nominee businesses Authorities have identified 1,932 high-risk corporate nominees linked to more than 16,000 companies. The cases have been sent to investigators and tax authorities for further action. Singapore becomes top foreign investor in Thai stocks Singaporean investors have overtaken the UK as the largest foreign holders of Thai equities, with 2.42 trillion Baht invested across 794 listed companies. Southern violence sparks condemnation Authorities and the National Human Rights Commission condemned recent bomb attacks in southern Thailand, particularly the impact on children and civilians, as investigations continue. Major railway tunnel nears completion Thailand’s 6.2-kilometre Ngao Tunnel is close to breakthrough, marking a major milestone for the Den Chai–Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong railway, expected to open in 2028. Read Details in the Link Below - Link – #Thailand# #politics# #economy# #investment# #thaienquirer# #thainews# #stockmarket# #business# #กำนันมาโน# #oil# #crude#

Thailand's inflation jumped to 3.9%/yr in October. That's the highest rate since Jan. 2023. Just a month earlier, Bank of Thailand Gov. Vitai Ratanakorn said he was in "no rush" to raise rates. I AGREE. The money supply is growing at 5%/yr, within Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of 5.44-7.44%, a rate consistent with Thailand's 1-3% target range.

Thailand Plans Major Fuel Policy Changes: E20 May Become Standard Petrol Thailand's Energy Minister, Eknat Promphan, has revealed plans to promote E20 as the country's standard petrol grade, potentially phasing out Gasohol 91 in the future. The government's key proposals include: Promoting E20: E20 is cheaper than conventional petrol, and the minister argues that despite slightly lower fuel efficiency per litre, motorists could save more money overall because of its lower price. Fewer Fuel Options: Thailand may gradually reduce the number of petrol grades available, while encouraging car manufacturers to confirm E20 compatibility for newer vehicles. Green Oil Plus for Farmers: The government is exploring tax-free or discounted biofuel for farmers, similar to the existing tax-free green diesel programme for fishermen. Supporting Thai Agriculture: Greater use of ethanol and biodiesel made from sugarcane, cassava and palm oil could create more demand for local agricultural products. The Goal: Reduce dependence on imported oil, make fuel more affordable and support Thailand's agricultural economy. #Thailand# #EnergyPolicy# #E20# #Biofuel# #ThaiEconomy# #Agriculture# #EnergyTransition# #crude# #oil# #น้ำมัน#