Editorial photo #13671430 Economy, Business and Finance
Daily Life In Bangkok
A boat displaying a Thailand national flag passes by the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, operated by Bangchak Corporation, along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 6, 2026. The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has approved an emergency decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht (12.4 million USD) for a stimulus plan to address rising cost-of-living pressures and support measures to reduce energy costs influenced by the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began in late February 2026. (Photo by Matt Hunt/NurPhoto)
