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Bangkok Life takes more defensive approach
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is reassessing its business outlook and adopting a more defensive strategy to navigate rising uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the global economy and Thailand's financial sector.
Japanese ICE still leads Thai drivers as EVs struggle
Business, Published on 31/03/2026
» Japanese car giants are holding firm in Thai satisfaction stakes as electric vehicle (EV) growing pains emerge.
Rethinking Thailand's visa-free policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand is planning to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change reflects growing concern over the effectiveness of immigration surveillance. Moreover, scaling down visa-free stays underscores the seriousness of the Anutin government's efforts to combat scammers, illegal work, and other underground activities that exploit easy visa access to turn Thailand into a base for under-the-table operations.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Ye Win Oo appointed Myanmar's new military chief
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — Ye Win Oo has been appointed Myanmar's new military chief, military-owned media showed on Monday, as his predecessor Min Aung Hlaing was nominated for a presidential vote in the country's parliament.
Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2026
» TORONTO — Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people still unable to fly as planned after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month's Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a 42-billion-baht deficit.
PM submits cabinet line-up for approval
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted his new cabinet for royal endorsement after completing of vetting procedures, with the government aiming to present its policy statement to parliament before the Songkran holiday in mid-April.
Inside Swiss Hospitality Education: Where Global Luxury Leaders Begin
Published on 30/03/2026
» In today’s evolving luxury landscape, value is no longer defined by rarity alone, but by the quality of experience. As global travellers seek meaning, authenticity, and emotional connection, hospitality has become more nuanced — and more essential than ever.
More young people being taken in by scams
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» People in younger age groups are now being fooled more often by scammers, with the number of victims aged 21–30 years last week exceeding those in the 31-40 group who were previously the most affected, the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) reported on Monday.