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The Chairman in Hong Kong is Asia’s best restaurant 2026
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/03/2026
» HONG KONG — Cantonese cuisine trailblazer The Chairman in Hong Kong clinches the coveted title of The Best Restaurant in Asia, at the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 in Hong Kong, this evening.
Contractor nabbed for posing as anti-graft fixer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026
» A construction contractor posing as a well-connected fixer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort millions of baht from a senior government official by claiming he could influence a ruling by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Chia Tai Wins at the 2nd BT Awards for ‘Chia Tai Experience’
Published on 25/03/2026
» Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, has been honoured with the AgriTech & Food Innovation award under the Society category at the 2nd BT Awards. The recognition highlights the company’s role as a Solution Provider through the “Chia Tai Experience”, located in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province. The initiative is dedicated to transferring modern agricultural knowledge and technologies to enhance the capabilities of Thai farmers and support the sustainable development of the country’s agricultural and food systems. The award is presented to organisations and projects that leverage technology and innovation to create positive social impacts.
Signs of jet fuel hoarding emerge in Asia
Published on 25/03/2026
» Signs are growing that Asian countries are hoarding jet fuel after the Iran war sent oil prices surging, reflecting growing strain on the aviation industry.
US worried by rise in ‘foreigner butchering’ scams from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — The United States is increasingly concerned at the emergence of “foreigner butchering” scams allegedly being run from China, adding another potential wrinkle to President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in the coming months.
Taweebhong Wichaidit receives "Phanthai Norasing" Award
Published on 25/03/2026
» Taweebhong Wichaidit, governor of the National Housing Authority (NHA), has been honoured with the 6th Phanthai Norasing Award 2026 under the “National Role Model” project, recognised in the exemplary organisational executive category for his commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability.
Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» SHIBUSHI — Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan -- more from seniors than babies -- but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Commission opts to tighten data centre supervision
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/03/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is tightening its regulatory grip on the booming data centre sector through a proposed shift in the licensing regime that will bring operators under closer state scrutiny.
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.