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THAILAND

30-day visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister

Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats.

BUSINESS

Bigger role planned for SMEs in supply chains

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Finance Ministry is preparing tax reduction measures for large businesses that help bring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chains, in a bid to help upgrade local SMEs.

THAILAND

EC under the microscope

Published on 21/03/2026

» Allegations of irregularities in the handling of the general election by the Election Commission (EC) have drawn widespread attention in the country’s unfolding constitutional debate.

WORLD

Record-breaking heat wave grips western US

AFP, Published on 21/03/2026

» LOS ANGELES - A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say.

BUSINESS

Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.

BUSINESS

Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.

BUSINESS

Tourism groups eye B15bn stimulus

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/03/2026

» Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.

BUSINESS

Volatility easing as traders adjust to war

Business, Published on 21/03/2026

» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.

OPINION

'Green China' story hides true energy picture

News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 21/03/2026

» Many in the West gaze in awe at China's apparent dominance in green energy.

THAILAND

Rural school funding reforms piloted

News, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is piloting a new budget allocation formula to support small, remote schools, aiming to improve access, efficiency and student outcomes.