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Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
PM downplays fuel hoarding concern amid shortages
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns about fuel hoarding, saying the shortages observed are due to rising consumption driven by public anxiety rather than illicit stockpiling.
Consumer goods prices to rise soon as production costs soar
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» Major consumer product manufacturers and distributors are warning customers of possible price increases in April due to the Middle East war disrupting the oil supply chain.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Buriram, Port power into semis of Muang Thai Cup
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 20/03/2026
» Defending champions Buriram United stormed into the semi-finals of the Muang Thai Cup (League Cup) after they defeated Pattani FC 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
Crisis inaction
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/03/2026
» Re: "Rising costs, empty tanks", (Editorial, March 18).
Peepo's story exposes lack of child support
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2026
» The story of a 13-year-old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat who lived on the streets, was hit by a car, and later rebuilt his life has gone viral. Yet the life of Peepo -- as the boy is called by the media -- offers not just inspiration. His story exposes years of parental neglect and a lack of state mechanisms to help abandoned children.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.