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Fuel shock pushes Thai fishery close to shutdown
Published on 26/03/2026
» SAMUT SAKHON - A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in.
Makro Names “MILLI” as Brand Ambassador to Champion “Live Like a PRO” Campaign
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangkok: March 26, 2026 – Makro, a leading wholesale business under CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, has named rising global artist Milli, from YUPP! Entertainment, as the brand ambassador for both Makro and Makro PRO, launching the “Live Like a PRO” campaign to connect with a new generation of Thai consumers. The campaign reflects Makro’s ambition to move beyond its wholesale roots and traditional boundaries into a fully integrated omnichannel platform that supports both daily life and business needs, empowering customers to live, shop, and work more efficiently – “like a PRO” – in every aspect of life.
Stricter rules for digital platforms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/03/2026
» After months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
US says Iran talks continue, will ‘unleash hell’ if no deal
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - The White House said on Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war — but warned President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if there is no deal.
Gold miner to appeal court-ordered compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Akara Resources Plc says it will appeal a Civil Court ruling ordering the company to compensate villagers for alleged environmental and health impacts linked to its gold mining operations, while reaffirming its compliance with regulatory standards.
Khon Kaen tourism, meetings take a hit
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/03/2026
» Rising oil prices and the Middle East war are taking a heavy toll on Khon Kaen's tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industries, with widespread cancellations of hotel bookings and seminars.
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay $3 million in damages and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.
Amity targets IPO after $100m AI funding round
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/03/2026
» Amity, a Thailand-founded artificial intelligence (AI) company, has marked Southeast Asia's largest generative AI funding round through the successful completion of a US$100-million Series D fundraising.
SEC escalates case against Bitazza, FreedomVerse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Bitazza and FreedomVerse, along with three senior executives, for allegedly operating a digital asset dealer business without proper authorisation, intensifying regulatory scrutiny in the country's fast-evolving crypto sector.
Visa blowback
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/03/2026
» Re: "MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half", (BP, March 25) & "Explainer: Thailand's new visas", (Podcast, Aug 5, 2024).