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Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.
Preparing for AI-enabled bioweapons
Oped, Published on 11/03/2026
» We don't know when the next epidemic or pandemic will hit, or where the next infectious threat will emerge. But we do know that the nature of the threat is constantly evolving. One of the most sobering takeaways from this year's Munich Security Conference was that AI-enabled gene editing has radically lowered the barrier to developing genetically engineered bioweapons. We must prepare to live with even deeper uncertainty about whether emerging infectious threats are natural or man-made, and whether they have been accidentally or deliberately released.
Fiscal position ‘sufficient’ for fuel subsidies
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2026
» The government is in good fiscal condition, with a buffer of 300 billion baht if it needs to guarantee loans for the Oil Fuel Fund for subsidies, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Bangchak Executive Honoured with Women in Sustainability Icon Award
Published on 10/03/2026
» Recently, Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice-President for Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications at Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Chair of the Carbon Markets Club, was recognised with the Women in Sustainability Icon Award under the Bangkok Post Women of the Year 2026, presented by the Bangkok Post on the occasion of International Women’s Day. She was honoured for her role in advancing sustainability as an integral part of business strategy, supporting the energy transition, promoting the development of Thailand’s carbon market, and fostering collaboration among the private sector, government agencies, and regional partners to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness in the low-carbon economy.
Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» DORAL (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East.
Siam Piwat clinches 7 major awards, reinforcing its leadership across all dimensions
Published on 10/03/2026
» Bangkok (March 9, 2026) – Siam Piwat Group has secured seven honours from prestigious national and international organisations, reinforcing its position as a game changer and a pioneer of world-class destinations that have won the hearts of people across the globe. These accolades underscore Siam Piwat Group’s impactful leadership, organisational strength, robust brand, and unparalleled ability to deliver world-class experiences.
No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» MADRID - Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.
TAT holds “Big Heart, No Worries – Frying Chicken, Not Abandoning” under “Smile @ South” campaign
Published on 09/03/2026
» On March 8, 2026, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Kao Kon La Kao Foundation, Hat Yai Municipality and local partners, organised the event “Big Heart, No Worries – Frying Chicken, Not Abandoning” under the “Smile @ South” campaign.
Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea 'golden rules' by end of year
Published on 09/03/2026
» China has signalled strong optimism for finalising negotiations with neighbouring Asian countries to seal a new institutional framework on contested South China Sea waterways.