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Oil tax cuts possible if subsidies get too pricey
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» Officials at the Ministry of Finance are preparing measures to reduce excise taxes on fuel, as well as draft legislation to allow the Oil Fuel Fund to borrow additional funds to stabilise domestic prices.
Oil shock risk tests Thai leadership
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could shock the global economy and energy markets, making it essential for Thailand to adopt a balanced and strategic stance, says a Thai academic.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» BRASíLIA — Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.
Netanyahu hopes strikes on Iran will lead to uprising and regime change
New York Times, Published on 18/03/2026
» NEW YORK — Israeli attacks on Iran have been targeting the country’s internal security services as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy to destabilise the authoritarian government and create the conditions for a popular uprising.
Disney+ launches vertical video feature to attract Gen Z viewers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/03/2026
» Disney+ has officially launched "Verts," a new vertical video feature inspired by the popularity of TikTok, aiming to capture Gen Z, born 1997 to 2012 and often regarded as digital natives.
EC urged to respect due process
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has urged the Election Commission (EC) not to rush its ruling in the case of alleged collusion in the last Senate election, warning that a speedy decision could be seen as an attempt to "whitewash" 13 politicians reportedly set to join the incoming cabinet.
Speaker sees 'no disruptions' in PM vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/03/2026
» House Speaker Sophon Zaram expressed confidence that Thursday's parliamentary vote to select a new prime minister will proceed smoothly, in line with regulations and fairness.
When being neutral is no safeguard
Oped, Published on 18/03/2026
» 'Don't worry about it, we are neutral!" was Thailand's flippant response to the Islamist terrorist attack on America in 2001 when hijacked jets carrying innocent passengers and filled to the brim with aviation fuel smashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on Sept 11.
Lesson from India to avoid the middle-income trap
Oped, Published on 18/03/2026
» Among Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most ambitious goals is to transform his country into a developed economy by Aug 15, 2047 -- the centenary of Indian independence. Given India's growth record over the past two decades, the speed and scale of its infrastructure development in recent years, and the Modi government's willingness to enact large-scale economic reforms, India is likely to become one of the few developing countries to avoid the middle-income trap.