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Iran sets two oil tankers ablaze near Iraq
Published on 12/03/2026
» Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, warning the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel in defiance of President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States had already won the war.
Asia’s Agrifood Industry Leaders Gather in Bangkok for the Opening of VICTAM Asia,
Published on 12/03/2026
» Asia’s agrifood industry leaders convened today at BITEC Bangkok for the opening of VICTAM Asia 2026, Health & Nutrition Asia 2026, GRAPAS Asia and Horti & Agri Asia 2026, one of the region’s most comprehensive platforms connecting animal feed, nutrition, processing technology, animal health, and modern agriculture under one roof. Taking place from 10–12 March 2026, the co-located exhibitions reflect the full agrifood ecosystem as producers across Asia accelerate efforts towards greater efficiency, biosecurity, and sustainable production. Bringing together international exhibitors, technology innovators, and industry professionals from across Asia and beyond, the events highlight the rapid transformation of the sector and the growing demand for innovation across the region’s food production systems.
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded Europeans home
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/03/2026
» More than 40,000 European tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.
Built To Build rules out price hikes despite soaring oil costs
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/03/2026
» Homebuilder Built To Build Group says it will freeze prices for contracted clients despite rising oil prices fuelled by war in the Middle East, expressing confidence the conflict will subside by the end of this month.
Plastic shortages loom as war hits oil supplies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2026
» Businesses are bracing for the impact of a plastic supply shortage due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Proposed Travel Rule ruffles some feathers
Business, Published on 12/03/2026
» Digital asset business operators are warning the newly proposed Travel Rule should not be overly restrictive or it could unintentionally undermine the open and decentralised nature of blockchain networks, stifling innovation.
Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but “safe and sound”, the son of the president said Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment at the weekend.
‘Aem Cyanide’ acquitted of 2020 Nakhon Pathom murder
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday acquitted Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn of killing a woman with cyanide in Nakhon Pathom in August 2020, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove she possessed the toxin or intended to commit theft.
Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.
Banks tighten digital checks to curb mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2026
» Banks are tightening monitoring of digital transactions to prevent the use of mule accounts, as fraudsters shift their activities after stricter controls were imposed on conventional bank accounts.