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UOB, partners arrange record 28-billion-baht green loan for Thailand’s largest data centre
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok, 6 March 2026 – UOB has led a consortium of five partner banks to jointly arrange a 28-billion-baht green term loan for DayOne Data Centres, supporting the development of one of Thailand’s largest and most scalable data centres. The financing will contribute to DayOne’s initial phase of the greenfield data centre at Chonburi Tech Park in Amata Industrial Park, with operations expected to begin in 2026. The development is DayOne’s inaugural data centre project in Thailand built off their strong foundation and portfolio across the region.
Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say.
Thai economic growth seen uneven, below potential: central bank
Reuters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thailand's economy is projected to grow below its potential and unevenly across sectors, the minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Feb 25 policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
NIQ study: Quality expectations evolve across Thailand’s auto market
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok — NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, has released its 2025 Thailand Automotive Quality Study, based on insights from 3,479 new vehicle owners nationwide. As electric and conventional vehicle ownership expands across Thailand, consumer expectations are becoming more experience-driven. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on usability, reliability and consistent everyday performance across all powertrains.
US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TEHRAN - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.
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.
Merging of 2 ministries under review
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2026
» Discussion is underway on the merger of the Culture and Tourism ministries, with the expectation that it will be finalised within six months of government formation, caretaker Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised said on Tuesday.
Cultural eclipse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2026
» The notion of performing major surgery at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is welcome news. The idea of merging tourism with the Ministry of Culture to create a new ministry that also oversees sports is the brainchild of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Solar boom risks leaving toxic legacy
Oped, Published on 11/03/2026
» Solar power is Thailand's master key in the fight against global warming. It is cheap, popular, and even promoted by the state. But beneath the success story lies a big question: What happens when millions of panels begin to die?