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Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Consumer goods prices to rise soon as production costs soar
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» Major consumer product manufacturers and distributors are warning customers of possible price increases in April due to the Middle East war disrupting the oil supply chain.
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.
Peepo's story exposes lack of child support
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2026
» The story of a 13-year-old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat who lived on the streets, was hit by a car, and later rebuilt his life has gone viral. Yet the life of Peepo -- as the boy is called by the media -- offers not just inspiration. His story exposes years of parental neglect and a lack of state mechanisms to help abandoned children.
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.
Primus invests B120m to launch Zeekr flagship on Ratchaphruek
Published on 19/03/2026
» Primus Group continues its strong momentum, capitalising on the rapid growth of Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has invested over 120 million baht to launch “Zeekr House Primus,” a new flagship showroom on Ratchaphruek Road, while also preparing to expand into Northern Thailand with a new showroom in Chiang Mai, targeting the premium EV segment.
"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.
China cutting back fertiliser exports
Published on 19/03/2026
» China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, industry sources say, putting an additional strain on global markets already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.