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WORLD

It's go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off

AFP, Published on 25/03/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - More than half-a-century after the groundbreaking Apollo program's last crewed flight to the Moon, three men and one woman are preparing for a lunar journey set to turn a new page in American space exploration.

WORLD

New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children

AFP, Published on 25/03/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

SME loan demand deteriorates in Q1

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026

» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fell sharply in the first quarter, driven by mounting concerns over rising costs linked to the energy crisis and a slowdown in lending, according to the latest survey by the SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).

BUSINESS

Haad Thip turns to returnable glass

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2026

» SET-listed Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in 14 southern provinces, plans to expand its glass-bottled products to mitigate risks from rising plastic pellet prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

BUSINESS

Middle East conflict delays auto exports to key market

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2026

» Thailand's automotive industry is facing mounting pressure as the Israel-US war on Iran disrupts shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vehicle exports to the Middle East, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

BUSINESS

AXA highlights local insurance protection gap

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/03/2026

» Thailand needs to address the protection gap in the insurance industry to drive growth in the sector, which is critical for the country's economic development and the well-being of its people, says France-based insurer AXA.

BUSINESS

Political risks top investor concerns

News, Published on 25/03/2026

» Foreign investors are more concerned about Thailand's longstanding political instability than the immediate economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to feedback from business leaders in Singapore.

BUSINESS

UOBAM bullish on Thai equities

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2026

» UOB Asset Management (Thailand) has expressed optimism about Thai equities despite short-term pressures from geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs, saying that economic recovery, returning foreign investment and improved political stability should support market growth.

THAILAND

Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case

Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026

» The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.