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Population shrinks to 65.8m
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Thailand's population fell to 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration, which also revealed that Bangkok remains by far the country's most populous area.
Kazakh rider takes charge at Thai Tour
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 27/03/2026
» Kazakhstan's Vadim Pronskiy overtook the yellow jersey after winning the third stage of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup Tour of Thailand 2026 on Thursday.
Retailers feel pinch as fuel prices spike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2026
» A fuel shortage and a recent surge in prices have caused logistics chaos for provincial retail and wholesale operators, sparking concerns it will reduce foot traffic during the upcoming Songkran festival in April.
Seagate puts faith in Thai production
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2026
» Amid geopolitical uncertainty, Seagate Technology is reinforcing Thailand as a strategic base by upgrading manufacturing with advanced technologies to support artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data infrastructure.
Nearly 700m speed pills seized in six-month crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» A sweeping six‑month narcotics crackdown has resulted in the seizure of nearly 700 million methamphetamine pills and the freezing of assets worth almost 6 billion baht, as drug syndicates continue to deploy increasingly inventive smuggling techniques, the national police chief said on Thursday.
Tourist island transport operators feel fuel pinch
Published on 26/03/2026
» Tourism operators on Thai resort islands are bracing for the effects of the sudden sharp increase in fuel prices on Thursday.
Nestlé Waters Cares for Water Wins Two Global Sustainability Awards and Achieves OECMs Certification in Thailand
Published on 26/03/2026
» Nestlé (Thai) Ltd and Nestlé Pure Life have announced a major achievement for the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project at Khanom Jeen Canal in Ayutthaya province, adding to two prestigious international sustainability awards. The accolades include an edie Award in the Water, Waste, and Resource Efficiency category, widely regarded as the United Kingdom’s biggest sustainability awards, and a Highly Commends distinction in the SDG Pioneer Award category at the Reuters Global Sustainability Awards 2025. The recognitions underscore the project’s decade-long commitment to water stewardship, biodiversity restoration and community empowerment. In addition, Khanom Jeen Canal, under the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project, has been officially certified by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as an Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) site in Thailand.
Thailand’s Cage-Free Revolution: 1 Million Hens Set for Freedom
Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand has reached a pivotal moment in cage-free transformation. On March 9, 2026, Chaiyapornsaha Farm Co., Ltd. in Suphanburi Province publicly committed to 100% cage-free transition by 2027 — moving 1 million layer hens out of cages, marking one of Southeast Asia's largest single producer commitments. This achievement represents the culmination of three years of systematic engagement by CATALYST, demonstrating that science-based solutions (CATALYST’s Good Life Framework Standard, sustained relationship building, financial institution partnerships, and viable market pathways through “Happy Egg Connect” can help large-scale commercial farm transitions.
Bangkok passenger boat fares to rise after diesel surge
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The operators of passenger boats on the Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River will raise their fares by two baht next Monday in response to the 18% jump in diesel prices.
Fuel shock pushes Thai fishery close to shutdown
Published on 26/03/2026
» SAMUT SAKHON - A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in.