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Middle East war results in uneven impact across sectors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/03/2026
» The ongoing Middle East conflict is emerging as a key risk to Thailand's equity market, but its impact on corporate earnings is uneven, creating both winners and losers across sectors, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
Trump goes off-script, US gone rogue
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 27/03/2026
» It was not supposed to work like this. "America First" and "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) were supposed to be about an inward turn to repair, replenish and rebuild an externally overstretched and internally weakened country, weighed down by unnecessary global entanglements, unsustainable national debt, and unimpeded mass migration. It seemed for a time that the MAGA movement to prioritise America above and beyond the international system and its constituent parts had found its final prophet in President Donald J Trump. But now, somehow, President Trump has betrayed the movement that has carried him to office by waging a disastrous war on Iran in cooperation with Israel.
Seagate puts faith in Thai production
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2026
» Amid geopolitical uncertainty, Seagate Technology is reinforcing Thailand as a strategic base by upgrading manufacturing with advanced technologies to support artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data infrastructure.
City water fest aims for global appeal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Bangkok and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) are joining forces to host the Songkran Festival this year with a three-day celebration aimed at turning the city into a true global destination.
Selective outrage will not end the war in Iran
Oped, Published on 27/03/2026
» Few United Nations Security Council resolutions have been as one-sided as its recent condemnation of Iran's "egregious attacks" on regional neighbours such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Leaving little room for interpretation, it describes those attacks as "a breach of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security".
Education rethink
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/03/2026
» Re: "Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society ages", (BP, March 25).
A global watch for all seasons
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/03/2026
» This Sunday, the clock will need to be advanced one hour in European countries observing Daylight Saving Time (DST). The resetting was previously carried out across most of the US and Canada on March 8.
Malaysia cuts subsidised fuel quotas on global oil price surge
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/03/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s government will cut subsidised allocations for its most popular fuel from April as it seeks to curb leakages and relieve fiscal pressure from a surge in oil prices owing to the Middle East conflict.
Krungsri Sets Enhancing Thai SMEs’ Resilience as Structural Priority
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangkok (25 March 2026) – Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) is elevating its support for Thai entrepreneurs by enhancing SMEs’ resilience as a structural organisational priority for 2026. The bank will continue to advance its 3GO Strategy to accelerate the development of financial solutions, digital platforms, and partner networks designed to help Thai SMEs adapt, improve operational efficiency, and expand trade opportunities sustainably amid ongoing global economic volatility.