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THAILAND

Ex-minister Saksayam ‘cleared of false asset declaration’

Published on 14/03/2026

» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration has been dismissed.

PROPERTY

The allure of the self-built home market

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026

» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.

OPINION

Stepping up against discrimination

News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/03/2026

» Amidst the global turmoil happening today, it is easy to yield to a sense of despair and despondency. Yet, there are positive changes at the national-local level which seem incremental at first glance, but which are, in reality, monumental; they act as a gentle palliative projecting hope. On this front, Thailand experienced a sense of elation a year ago, when the possibility of same-sex marriage became the norm in the country due to reform of the Thai Civil Code.

SPORTS

Angels edge Tampines to reach semis

Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/03/2026

» Bangkok United booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two on Thursday after a 2-2 draw with Tampines Rovers at Jalan Besar Stadium sealed a 4-3 aggregate quarter-final win.

BUSINESS

Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks

Business, Published on 14/03/2026

» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated yesterday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices ‌aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.

SPORTS

Doomed Vale dare to dream against Blues at Stamford Bridge

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/03/2026

» The best thing about the FA Cup is that it briefly puts the spotlight on clubs that would normally hardly receive a mention and this season it has been refreshing seeing teams like Mansfield and Macclesfield enjoying their moment in the sun. Last week's fifth round didn't let us down either with struggling League One side Port Vale upsetting Sunderland from the Premier League.

LIFE

Spirit of Siam

Life, Published on 14/03/2026

» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.

LIFE

Comforts of a Hyrox race in a chaotic world

Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/03/2026

» It feels like the whole of Bangkok is preparing and gearing up for Hyrox, a cult-like indoor fitness competition taking place from March 20-22 at BITEC in Bangna. Your acquaintances, friends and even a couple of colleagues from work are likely set to participate in this gruelling day of endurance, cardio and a whole lot of other things that seem too exhausting to consider paying for.

LIFE

From Edo to Edinburgh

Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 14/03/2026

» The opera based on the long and industrious life of Japanese print master Katsushika Hokusai had its world premiere in Glasgow and travelled to Edinburgh for two consecutive nights last month. I braved the strong winds of the Edinburgh evening to watch The Great Wave at the Festival Theatre on its last day.

THAILAND

Bangkok air pollution rises sharply

Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026

» Air pollution in Bangkok surged overnight, with PM2.5 readings above Thailand’s safety threshold in 57 monitoring areas on Friday morning, as shifting winds, a large grass fire and stagnant nighttime conditions pushed fine-dust levels higher.