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Grab eyes growth amid fuel crunch
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Grab Thailand is bracing for a "mini-crisis" due to rising fuel costs, with a contingency plan to introduce passenger surcharges while sustaining aggressive promotions to maintain demand and merchant income, particularly as more people work from home.
Too old? The 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» NEW YORK — Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is a no-nonsense 92-year-old with a long list of high-profile cases on his CV.
Baht set to fall further amid Mideast wartime pressures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2026
» The baht is expected to depreciate to 33.50 per US dollar this week after testing a nine-month low of 33 on Monday, amid heightened uncertainties surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Ngern Tidlor Named Thailand’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year
Published on 23/03/2026
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), represented by Mr. Thitided Srimarayat, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, received the 2026 Thailand’s Most Admired Brand Award in the Banking and Financial Services category (Vehicle Title Loan segment), organized by BrandAge magazine. This marks the 8th consecutive year of recognition, reflecting strong trust from consumers nationwide, and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to improving people’s quality of life by expanding access to standardized, fair, and transparent financial services.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
Savills announces acquisition of Eastdil Secured LLC
Published on 20/03/2026
» Savills, one of the world’s leading real estate advisory firms, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Eastdil Secured, a global leader in real estate investment banking, in a landmark transaction valued at US$1.11 billion.
Your horoscope for Mar 20-26
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 20/03/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.
Analysts warn of war's impact on sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2026
» Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.