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BUSINESS

Learning and development: from support to transformation

Published on 16/03/2026

» Whenever I sit down with CEOs and senior people leaders, the conversation often begins with a quiet but urgent question: “How do we keep our people ready for what is coming next?”

THAILAND

Turning Seasonal Waste into Community Value in Chiang Mai

Published on 16/03/2026

» In northern Thailand, the dry season often brings piles of fallen leaves and yard waste. For many households, burning debris remains the cheapest and most convenient way to clear it, though the practice releases smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere, contributing to seasonal air pollution.

LEARNING

Middle East conflict hits tourism in Phangnga

Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026

» The war in the Middle East is affecting the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, the Phangnga Hotel Association said.

BUSINESS

E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026

» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.

BUSINESS

Small firms face high finance costs

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2026

» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns about rising financial costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as they increasingly rely on nano-finance loans amid tighter access to bank credit.

LIFE

Accessible abortion services

Life, Published on 16/03/2026

» Warm and cosy -- it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.

BUSINESS

Small firms under pressure as costs soar

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026

» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.

PROPERTY

Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/03/2026

» New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.

BUSINESS

Viriyah mulls higher EV premiums

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026

» Leading motor insurer Viriyah Insurance may raise premiums for electric vehicle (EV) policies this year as the segment continues to operate at a loss, reflecting the evolving risk profile of the fast-growing EV market.

BUSINESS

War impact likely to unfold in phases

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026

» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.