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The allure of the self-built home market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
Centre flags war risk to Thai growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/03/2026
» A worst-case scenario for the Middle East conflict, which is war dragging on without a clear end, would reduce Thai GDP by 2.31 percentage points, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Netanyahu's long game ensnares Trump
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/03/2026
» Donald Trump is caught in the trap that he helped to build, and he is starting to flail against his fate. His "war of choice", "Operation Epic Fury", was supposed to end in "unconditional surrender" by Tehran in just a few weeks, but if Mr Trump ever had a plan beyond "use massive force", it isn't working.
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Business, Published on 14/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated yesterday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.
People’s Party to field PM and speaker candidates
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The opposition People’s Party will nominate its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, for prime minister in a parliamentary vote next week, but has declined to reveal its choice for House speaker for now.
Thai Union advances seagrass restoration research as global habitats continue to decline
Published on 13/03/2026
» BANGKOK, March 12 – Thai Union Group PCL, a global seafood leader, is advancing seagrass restoration in Italy through Mareblu, its Italian seafood brand, in partnership with LifeGate, a sustainability organisation, at a time when native seagrass meadows are declining worldwide.
No request yet on Thaksin’s parole, says justice minister
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Ministry of Justice has not received any proposals for parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday, adding that any consideration in his case is to proceed under the normal committee process.
Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
Published on 13/03/2026
» Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.
Cambodia to investigate gas station closures, ensures supplies
Published on 13/03/2026
» Close to a third of Cambodia's fuel depots and petrol stations have closed temporarily due to shortages but supplies would be made available, Commerce Minister Cham Nimul said on Thursday.
Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says
Published on 13/03/2026
» Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on Thursday said Tehran was not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, but added it was Iran's inherent right to preserve the peace and security of the waterway.