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Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
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).
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.
Crisis inaction
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/03/2026
» Re: "Rising costs, empty tanks", (Editorial, March 18).
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.
ONE Championship: Imangazaliev fails hydration, Nabil survives scare at Friday Fights 147 weigh-ins
Published on 19/03/2026
» ONE Championship’s Friday Fights 147 weigh-ins delivered high drama on Thursday – with main event implications shifting sharply before a punch has even been thrown.
Philippines, North Korea qualify for women's World Cup
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» MANILA — The Philippines and North Korea secured their spots at next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil after emerging victorious in the Asian Cup playoffs on Thursday.
"Betagro Ventures Launches ‘blüüm’: A New Vitamin Supplement Brand Driven by Innovation"
Published on 19/03/2026
» Betagro Ventures, the corporate venture arm focused on incubating new foodtech and agritech ventures under Betagro Public Company (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has introduced ‘blüüm’, a new vitamin supplement brand developed by a team of food and nutrition scientists. blüüm showcases its nutritional innovation through four core formulas — blüClear, blüPrime, blüFlex, and blüNight — each designed to support different aspects of health and overall well-being.
Global oil prices may exceed USD 100 soon, cutting Thailand’s 2026 GDP by 0.2–0.7%
Published on 19/03/2026
» KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER (KResearch) expects the potentially prolonged conflict in the Middle East to keep oil prices above USD 100 per barrel over the coming months. This would put pressure on the Thai economy and push inflation towards the upper bound of the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) inflation target range.