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Communications market set to hit B800bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/03/2026
» The communications market is projected to reach 800 billion baht this year, underpinned by the rapid adoption of digital services, artificial intelligence (AI) and continued investment in infrastructure, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Suki Teenoi on course for 60 new outlets this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/03/2026
» Suki Teenoi plans to open 60 additional stores this year and has no immediate plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), according to its owner BNN Restaurant Group Co.
Authorities in talks on US tariffs and finalising FTAs
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai authorities are actively engaged in negotiations with the United States regarding tariffs and the ongoing Section 301 investigation, while also aiming to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with key trade partners such as the European Union by the end of this year, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Iran war: One miscalculation after another
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/03/2026
» Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump's "short-term excursion" -- decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise attack and impose harsh terms on the defeated survivors -- has morphed into a global economic crisis and a region-wide war that could destroy the wealth of all the countries on both sides of the Gulf. At the very least.
Energy firm faces legal scrutiny
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/03/2026
» Ang Thong provincial energy chief Kongkiat Kittikhun yesterday filed a police report after a fuel company failed to submit a delivery document for fuel it had transported to a local depot.
Free food sparks outcry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2026
» Criticism over free meals provided to our lawmakers has been reported in the media for years. Often, during parliamentary sessions, outlets -- including this newspaper -- highlight massive food waste afterwards.
Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
Long stay doubts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/03/2026
» Re: "30-day visa-free stay 'sufficient', says minister", (BP, March 21) & "Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up" & "Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa", (BP, March 18).
The big-city facial
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 24/03/2026
» We are reminded of Bangkok's pollutants through Canadian beauty brand NIOD's newest campaign targeting "The New York Facial".