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THAILAND

Southeast Asia faces sweltering heat as war limits energy supply

Published on 09/03/2026

» Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand for fuel and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region.

THAILAND

TAT holds “Big Heart, No Worries – Frying Chicken, Not Abandoning” under “Smile @ South” campaign

Published on 09/03/2026

» On March 8, 2026, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Kao Kon La Kao Foundation, Hat Yai Municipality and local partners, organised the event “Big Heart, No Worries – Frying Chicken, Not Abandoning” under the “Smile @ South” campaign.

WORLD

Dead on arrival: South Sudan's devastated health system

AFP, Published on 09/03/2026

» JUBA — South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatment.

BUSINESS

BoI eager to attract Chinese investors

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2026

» Thailand is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for Chinese companies seeking to expand into Southeast Asia, with the Board of Investment (BoI) highlighting deepening economic cooperation between the two nations.

BUSINESS

Thai tourism faces B40bn revenue collapse

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2026

» Thailand could lose more than 40 billion baht in tourism revenue in the worst-case scenario, assuming the Middle East airspace closure lasts for eight weeks, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

BUSINESS

War risks weigh on markets, crypto

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026

» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.

BUSINESS

Nominees 'manipulating' fragrant coconut market

News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026

» The government is stepping up measures to stabilise the fragrant coconut market after investigations uncovered foreign-backed businesses allegedly manipulating prices and harming farmers.

THAILAND

Anutin to sue over MotoGP graft claims

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2026

» Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul plans to file a libel lawsuit against Sereepisuth Temeeyaves over allegations linking him and the party to corruption.

OPINION

Testing times could prove govt mettle

Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/03/2026

» A honeymoon period seems out of the question for the new administration led by the Bhumjaithai Party, which may come into office in late April or May, depending on how quickly the processes of electing the House Speaker and his two deputies, and the election of the prime minister in parliament, take place.

BUSINESS

Local fan market remains cool amid global heat

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/03/2026

» With the average global temperature rising, the electric fan market is poised for growth. Yet Thailand's electric fan market appears sluggish relative to global trends, according to Groupe SEB (Thailand) Co Ltd, the distributor of Tefal appliances.