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PM downplays fuel hoarding concern amid shortages
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns about fuel hoarding, saying the shortages observed are due to rising consumption driven by public anxiety rather than illicit stockpiling.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
NHA showcases housing projects at 49th House and Condo Show
Published on 19/03/2026
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) presented a wide array of quality, affordable housing projects at the "49th House and Condo Show" in Bangkok on March 19, 2026. Under the concept of promoting housing stability for Thai citizens, the NHA introduced special promotions to celebrate its 53rd anniversary.
Trump demands halt to energy facility attacks
Published on 19/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to stop attacks on energy facilities as the war in the Middle East escalated, with damage to key oil and gas infrastructure triggering a fresh surge in prices.
"Betagro Ventures Launches ‘blüüm’: A New Vitamin Supplement Brand Driven by Innovation"
Published on 19/03/2026
» Betagro Ventures, the corporate venture arm focused on incubating new foodtech and agritech ventures under Betagro Public Company (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has introduced ‘blüüm’, a new vitamin supplement brand developed by a team of food and nutrition scientists. blüüm showcases its nutritional innovation through four core formulas — blüClear, blüPrime, blüFlex, and blüNight — each designed to support different aspects of health and overall well-being.
Global oil prices may exceed USD 100 soon, cutting Thailand’s 2026 GDP by 0.2–0.7%
Published on 19/03/2026
» KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER (KResearch) expects the potentially prolonged conflict in the Middle East to keep oil prices above USD 100 per barrel over the coming months. This would put pressure on the Thai economy and push inflation towards the upper bound of the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) inflation target range.
Anutin returns to power with broad backing
Published on 19/03/2026
» Weeks before the Feb 8 general election, Anutin Charnvirakul stood at a rally in Bangkok and declared that his Bhumjaithai Party should be the automatic choice for any patriotic Thai.
Huawei Thailand wins Smart City Innovator Award at 2nd BT Awards
Published on 19/03/2026
» Bangkok, March 16, 2026 – Huawei Thailand has won the Smart City Innovator Award at the 2nd BT Awards, organised by Beartai, in recognition of its contributions to advancing smart city development through innovative digital technologies and intelligent infrastructure.