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Your Next Petrol Stop Comes With a Coconut
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/03/2026
» There’s a new freebie appearing at some Thai petrol stations. Instead of getting a plastic bottle of water, you get something much sweeter: a coconut.
Thai banks struggling to make money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» KABUL - Afghan authorities on Monday accused neighbouring Pakistan of attacking Kabul, as AFP journalists heard loud explosions overhead and anti-aircraft defences swung into action.
When GDP no longer needs people
Business, Published on 17/03/2026
» In traditional industrial models, rising gross domestic product used to go hand in hand with job creation. More production meant more workers and higher wages followed by increased consumption. But in the emerging post-labour economy, this link is breaking. Nations can now increase output not by employing more people, but by implementing more code.
Government to address fuel woes
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The government is moving to ensure equitable fuel distribution after the war in the Middle East prompted panic buying across Thailand, causing long queues and shortages at petrol stations in several provinces.
NACC to indict ex‑governor over 321-million‑baht unexplained wealth
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will seek the indictment of Chamroen Thipphayaphongthada, a former governor who served in four provinces, over alleged unexplained wealth totalling more than 321 million baht.
“Nan Craft Festival for All District” Concludes Successfully
Published on 16/03/2026
» Nan, Thailand – The Nan Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports has announced the successful conclusion of the “Nan Craft Festival for All District – Craft Dee Withi Nan”, held at Nan Riverside Public Park from March 13–15. The festival attracted large numbers of visitors and generated significant economic activity while highlighting new collaborations with leading private-sector partners to expand Nan’s local craftsmanship from community wisdom to global markets in a sustainable way.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Govt in talks for more oil
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is negotiating with all major oil-producing nations, not only Russia, to secure energy supplies, adding the nation will not face an energy shortage.
No rationing at pumps, only a ‘preparedness guideline’, says PTT
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» PTT moved to quell fears that its pumps had begun limiting the amount of fuel motorists could purchase, explaining on Sunday that it had only issued a "preparedness guideline" for dealers, not an enforcement policy.