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Flood-hit vegetable and egg prices: Commerce Ministry asks shops to hold prices and restock before Vegetarian Festival Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Flooding in central and western Thailand (Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Lopburi, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi) has cut vegetable supply. Wholesale cabbage fell from about 12 to 8 baht/kg and chilies from 50-70 to about 45 baht/kg, but leafy greens remain volatile and may rise again if rain continues. The Department of Internal Trade asks businesses to hold prices, add stock, spread inventory to nearby branches, plan transport and staff housing, and it is cutting egg exports 30-50% to supply the domestic market. About 1,000 million baht is being sought for cost-of-living support. If you run a shop or restaurant in affected areas, keep stock buffers and budget for Vegetarian Festival demand.

Isuzu Leasing offers up to 3-month loan payment holidays for flood-hit customers until 30 Nov 2026 Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Isuzu Leasing (Tri Phet Isuzu Leasing) will let flood-affected customers pause loan repayments for up to 3 months and/or extend repayment periods, case by case. Requests must be submitted by 30 November 2026 via LINE @isuzudmg or the call centre at 1366. Terms are set by the company. If your business leases or finances an Isuzu truck or vehicle and flooding has hit your cash flow, ask about this relief now rather than missing payments. Other lenders may run similar schemes, so check with yours too.

Pathum Thani flood risk: Chao Phraya water to stay at 2,500 cu m/s for 5-6 days, farm and fish relief criteria announced Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Water released below Chao Phraya dam stays at 2,500 cu m/s for about 5-6 days. Areas outside the Pathum Thani and Sam Khok flood walls may see water rise 20-60 cm. Harvest crops that can be picked now and move movable animals out of risk zones. Farmers must be registered (ทบก.) and have actual damage; crop aid covers up to 30 rai per person. Fish aid: 12,350 baht/rai for prawns and sea shellfish (max 5 rai); 4,890 baht/rai for fish in ponds, paddies or ditches (max 5 rai); 390 baht/sq m for cages or cement tanks (max 80 sq m, minimum 390 baht). Water may recede by mid-to-late October, or last into early November if new rain or tidal surge hits. Vegetable and egg prices are rising ahead of Vegetarian Festival; OAE markets in Bangkok, Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan open to unaffected farmers selling direct.

DBD opens online filing for flood-hit companies, so you can skip the provincial office Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

If your company's head office is in a flood-hit province, the Department of Business Development now lets you handle registration changes, annual financial statements, shareholder lists and certificates online. Registration (DBD Biz Regist, login via DBD e-Service, ThaiD or Paotang) and filing (DBD e-Filing, open 24 hours) are available. Certificates can be pulled electronically 06.00-23.00 daily, and DBD e-Service is open 24 hours. Helplines: Call Center 1570 or Line @dbd1570. Check your filing deadlines now, since the article says flooding may stop you meeting statutory deadlines.

Three Phichit rice mills defaulted on over 1.3 billion baht owed to cooperatives; cooperatives are rerouting paddy purchases to new mills before the main harvest Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Three private rice mills in Phichit (Tap Khlo, Sam Ngam, Pho Thale) owe 12 agricultural cooperatives and farmer groups about 1.3 billion baht. Six cooperatives are suing for 1,283.5 million baht. Cooperatives will stop selling paddy to the mills in dispute and find new mills in nearby provinces such as Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok and Sukhothai. Buying from members continues as normal from November 2026. The Department of Cooperative Promotion has a fund to ease liquidity if needed. If you sell paddy or trade with Phichit mills, check payment terms and who you are selling to before the main harvest.

Government readies flood plans for 10 dangerous southern rain days, with local plans to follow Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The PM has ordered every province to rehearse and adapt existing flood plans for a 10-day high-risk rain period in the south. Officials say reservoirs are not full and peak rainfall has not yet arrived, but heavy rain is forecast. Hat Yai's canals have been dredged and water sits well below banks. For businesses in flood-prone areas, especially the east (Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao) and the south, this is a reason to check drainage, stock and access routes this week. The article gives no dates, compensation terms or rules for businesses.

Excise Department raids IQOS tobacco stock, 6,050 packs seized for unpaid tax Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Excise and police seized 6,050 packs of IQOS tobacco sticks stored in shophouses in Bangkok's Klong San area for online sale without paid tax. The state lost about 379,940 baht in tax, and the estimated fine is about 5.7 million baht. Nine suspects face charges under Section 204 of the Excise Tax Act 2017. About 91,616 e-cigarette devices, liquids and accessories were also found; these are not in the excise tariff, so other agencies will handle them. For a Thai business, the lesson is to buy tobacco and vape products only from licensed, tax-paid channels, and to check the origin of cheap stock before reselling it.

Chao Phraya dam releases held at 2,500 m³/s, Pak Sak at 110%: flood risk for 5–8 Oct Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The Royal Irrigation Department is holding Chao Phraya dam releases at about 2,500 m³/s until the upstream level falls to roughly +16.50 m (currently +17.05 m). Pak Sak dam is at about 109–110% of normal storage and releasing 500 m³/s. The National Water Resources Office warns of flooding and bank overflow in many areas on 5–7 Oct, with heavy rain forecast for the central region and Bangkok on 6–8 Oct. If your shop, warehouse or production site is near the Chao Phraya, Pak Sak or Rangsit canals, check stock and equipment placement and keep emergency contacts ready. Releases can change daily, so follow the department's updates.

Flood-hit vegetable and egg supply is tightening, and the government is holding egg prices at 4 baht and slowing egg exports for 2-3 weeks Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Floods have damaged vegetable farms (Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Chachoengsao) and about 3 million laying hens in Chachoengsao. The Commerce Ministry asked to hold egg prices at 4 baht and to slow egg exports by 2-3 weeks, with reports to the Department of Internal Trade every 2 weeks. Vegetables are being moved in from unaffected areas such as Phetchabun and Nakhon Ratchasima, with the effort continuing through the Vegetarian Festival. Egg supply is expected to recover by the end of this month as hen-retirement age is extended from 80 to 85 weeks. Expect volatile input costs for vegetables and eggs, and check price-display rules. Report overcharging to hotline 1569.

Flooding kills about 2,000 pigs at a Prachin Buri farm; livestock officials urge farmers to report carcasses and claim compensation Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Flash floods at a large pig-fattening farm in Mueang Prachin Buri killed about 2,000 pigs. The Livestock Department has buried 50 carcasses so far, is disinfecting the farm and water sources, and is surveying losses for compensation under the emergency disaster relief rules. Farmers and residents who find carcasses or need help should contact the district or provincial livestock office or report via the DLD 4.0 app. Pork supply in the east may tighten, and farms in flood-prone areas should check their disease-control and flood-protection plans.

Southern Thailand readies for floods; Hat Yai canal repair due before the rainy season Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Deputy PM Phiphat, chairing flood response for 14 southern provinces, says rain will intensify through early January (2027). Preparations are at an early stage and a 800 million baht budget has been approved to repair Khlong Phutthinat Damrong (Khlong Rama I) in Hat Yai, which he believes will finish before the flood season. He would not rule out a repeat of the 2025 Hat Yai flooding. For southern SMEs: plan for flood disruption to stock, transport and premises through the end of the year, and check local warning channels, since the article notes past delays in alerts.

Flood-hit factories can now apply for SME D Bank debt deferral of up to 12 months Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Industry ministry says 180–190 factories in industrial estates were damaged by the floods, about 1.8 billion baht, and figures are still being surveyed. SME D Bank has deferred principal and interest for 311 flood-hit customers, with deferral available for the full credit line for up to 12 months. Provincial industry offices are collecting lists of severely damaged firms for priority help. The Department of Industrial Works will also send inspectors to check boilers, electrical systems and switchgear after the water recedes. If your plant was hit, register with your provincial industry office and contact SME D Bank now, and get electrical and boiler checks before restarting.

Industry ministry plans new permanent secretary; Prachinburi factory ordered shut over oil spill in floods Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The industry minister said a cabinet proposal will name Phasakorn Chairat, currently deputy permanent secretary, as the ministry's new permanent secretary; director-general posts will follow after that. Separately, the Department of Industrial Works ordered a factory in Si Maha Phot, Prachinburi, to halt operations under Section 39 after floodwaters carried its oil residue, and banned new raw material and waste intake there until the problem is fixed. Officials say the residue has no other toxic contamination, but people should avoid contact and wash off promptly. For Thai factory operators, the practical point is that Section 39 suspensions can follow flood or waste incidents, so keep waste storage and wastewater systems protected from water.

Today's SET outlook is capped: foreign investors have sold ฿37bn over 10 days, and flood-warning rain returns on 5-7 and 11-13 October Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

InnovestX expects the SET to trade sideways-up today with limited upside, after foreign investors net sold about ฿37bn over 10 straight sessions. Support 1,560-1,565, resistance 1,585-1,590. Flood risk is flagged for 5-7 and 11-13 October, and the cabinet is expected to discuss more relief measures. For a small business owner this is mostly background. The one practical point is that domestic-consumption and flood-recovery names are the brokerage's preferred picks, while it advises avoiding non-life insurers because of rising loss ratios. Nothing here changes day-to-day operations directly.

Gold prices fell 450 baht today: jewellery sells at 66,700 baht a baht-weight Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Gold Traders Association prices at 9:07 am on 6 Oct 2026: bullion buys at 65,700 baht and sells at 65,900 baht per baht-weight; 96.5% jewellery buys at 64,384.52 baht and sells at 66,700 baht. Spot gold is US$4,129.50 per ounce. Prices fell 450 baht from the previous close. If your business buys or sells gold jewellery or bullion, reprice stock and check the buy-back spread (about 2,300 baht on jewellery) before committing to purchases or sales today.

Cabinet's first meeting of the 2027 budget year covers southern emergency extension and a new industry permanent secretary Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The cabinet's first meeting after the FY2570 budget took effect (THB 3.788 trillion) has a mixed agenda. The main item for business is a proposed 3-month extension of the emergency situation in the Deep South border provinces, from 20 Oct 2026 to 19 Jan 2027. Also on the agenda: the 2571 budget calendar, a new Industry Ministry permanent secretary, and energy and trade agreements. Nothing here changes costs or rules for a typical SME yet. If you operate in the southern border provinces, plan for the continued emergency measures.

Big buyers' credit terms to SMEs capped at 30 or 45 days from 2 Nov 2026 Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The Trade Competition Commission has published a rule capping credit terms between large businesses (and large wholesalers/retailers) and SMEs: 30 days for farm produce and simply processed agricultural goods, 45 days for general trade, manufacturing and services. It takes effect 2 November 2026. Shorter terms already agreed still apply. Changing terms needs at least 60 days' notice and must be justified. Large buyers must state your payment rights and steps clearly. Before then, keep contracts, purchase orders, delivery proof, invoices and any change notices. Check when your payment clock starts: delivery with complete documents, or for consignment, when goods are sold.

Thai digital ad spend flat for 2026, with money shifting from Meta to TikTok, Social and e-commerce The Story Thailand · Oct 6, 2026

Thailand's digital ad market is forecast at 32,339 million baht in 2026, up only 0.3%, the slowest growth in 14 years. Meta is still the largest platform at about 25% of spend but fell 4%, while TikTok rose 16% to about 24%, and Social (+29%) and E-Commerce (+28%) grew fastest. YouTube, LINE and Display fell. Spend is also split by product: skin care leads, while property, automotive and retail favour Meta. If you advertise, check where your category's buyers are and move budget toward TikTok, social and e-commerce formats rather than assuming one platform fits all. Figures come from Kantar and DAAT's agency survey, which covers about 80% of spend.

Heavy rain, flash floods and hail forecast across most of Thailand, with heavier rain from 9–13 October Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong gusts and hail over the north, central region, Bangkok and metro area, the east and upper south for the next 24 hours. Rain is expected to increase from 9–13 October, with flash floods and flash flood runoff possible. For a small business: secure outdoor signage and stock on low ground, plan deliveries and site work around storms, and avoid open areas. Sea waves over 2 metres are forecast in parts of the Gulf and Andaman coasts, so check any boat or shipping plans.

Diesel and gasohol prices for 6 October 2026 at Bangchak: B7 at 42.19 baht, B20 at 37.19 baht Prachachat · Oct 6, 2026

Bangchak's posted pump prices for 6 October 2026: diesel B7 42.19 baht/litre, B20 37.19 baht, Hi Premium Diesel Plus 50.05 baht; gasohol 95 at 40.69 baht, gasohol 91 at 40.32 baht, E20 at 35.69 baht, E85 at 31.63 baht. Prices exclude Bangkok's local land tax, and the new prices take effect at 05:00 the next morning. Check your fleet and delivery fuel budgets against these figures, and confirm the actual price at your station before filling up.