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Thailand vows to host 1st Disneyland in region
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government remains committed to bringing the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of the EEC Capital City project, with potential investors from the Middle East already indicating interest in becoming partners.
Ministry rolls out festival travel safety plan nationwide
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has unveiled its comprehensive plan to manage traffic and ensure safety during the upcoming Songkran festival, with an estimated 26.54 million vehicles travelling across the country between April 10–19.
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.
City water fest aims for global appeal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Bangkok and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) are joining forces to host the Songkran Festival this year with a three-day celebration aimed at turning the city into a true global destination.
New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.
BIC Wins CSR-DIW Continuous Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangpa-in Cogeneration Limited (BIC), a subsidiary company of CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP), has received the CSR-DIW Continuous Award 2025 from the Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry, for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its continued commitment to conducting business responsibly while creating tangible social, community, and environmental benefits. BIC received the award in recognition of its "Khlong Suay Nam Sai: Khlong Sai Community Cares for the Environment” project, carried out in collaboration with the Ban Khlong Sai community with a focus on environmental stewardship. The project involved the installation of solar-powered aeration systems for water treatment, enabling the community to utilize water for both domestic and agriculture purposes. It also promoted a knowledge transfer on renewable energy, as well as the conservation and restoration of natural resources and the environment. On the occasion, Mr Anuwat Sasakul, the operation manager, represented the company in receiving the award from Ms Araya Sailaphet, deputy director-general of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
Prices frozen for necessary consumer products
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The prices of some necessary consumer products will be frozen while those of other products will rise, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
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.
Gold miner to appeal court-ordered compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Akara Resources Plc says it will appeal a Civil Court ruling ordering the company to compensate villagers for alleged environmental and health impacts linked to its gold mining operations, while reaffirming its compliance with regulatory standards.
War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.