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Thais demand government action on living costs
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thais say their top concern is rising living costs they are urging the new government to take swift action on the issue, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
PTTEP to Launch AAA-Rated USD & THB Debentures
Published on 18/03/2026
» Bangkok, 18 March 2026 – PTTEP plans to issue new debentures in two currencies: Digital USD Debentures, marking Asia’s first fully digital USD-denominated debenture offering for retail investors via the Pao Tang application, and THB Debentures tailored for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The issuance aims to broaden investment opportunities in a company with strong and sustainable growth potential, underscored by the highest “AAA” credit rating from TRIS Rating. The debentures are expected to be offered by the second quarter of 2026.
Freight surge forces export realignment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/03/2026
» As soaring ocean freight rates put pressure on exporters, Thai wooden furniture manufacturer Deesawat is urging exporters to explore closer markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Shrimp exporters unfazed by US tariffs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand's shrimp exports are unaffected by the new US tariffs and antidumping (AD) duties, and the industry aims to produce 400,000 tonnes of shrimp this year, says the Thai Shrimp Association.
Krungsri joins hands with Invesco on asset advisory
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2026
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) remains confident it can sustain growth in assets under management (AUM) for foreign investment funds (FIF), despite heightened global uncertainties.
Lesson from India to avoid the middle-income trap
Oped, Published on 18/03/2026
» Among Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most ambitious goals is to transform his country into a developed economy by Aug 15, 2047 -- the centenary of Indian independence. Given India's growth record over the past two decades, the speed and scale of its infrastructure development in recent years, and the Modi government's willingness to enact large-scale economic reforms, India is likely to become one of the few developing countries to avoid the middle-income trap.
Thai hoteliers jittery over energy prices
Published on 17/03/2026
» Hotel operators in Thailand consider high energy prices more troubling than mass cancellations as only one month remains in the high tourism season, resulting in requests for the government to promote domestic travel during the Songkran holiday to help maintain occupancy rates.
Kinnara Asia expands engagement as cross-border property demand grows in Southeast Asia
Published on 17/03/2026
» Kinnara Asia, a Southeast Asia–focused property marketing and services platform, is strengthening its regional presence as international demand for cross-border real estate opportunities continues to grow. The company recently completed a series of on-the-ground engagements in Indonesia, including meetings with property developers, real estate agencies and local partners in Lombok. The visit forms part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding collaboration across Southeast Asia’s increasingly interconnected property markets.
Try on clothes virtually — NVIDIA‑powered AI brings photoreal virtual fittings to online fashion
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 17/03/2026
» A physics‑backed AI startup, CATCHES, has unveiled RealFit, a generative sizing tool that promises true‑to‑life virtual try‑ons for fashion e‑commerce. The technology was introduced at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, on Monday.
Elderly vendor conned out of cash in street swindle
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» NAKHON PATHOM - A 73-year-old grilled-fish vendor was swindled out of nearly 1,000 baht in cash and three fish by a conman who exploited the pensioner’s trust before fleeing on a motorcycle.