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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.
Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
Primus invests B120m to launch Zeekr flagship on Ratchaphruek
Published on 19/03/2026
» Primus Group continues its strong momentum, capitalising on the rapid growth of Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has invested over 120 million baht to launch “Zeekr House Primus,” a new flagship showroom on Ratchaphruek Road, while also preparing to expand into Northern Thailand with a new showroom in Chiang Mai, targeting the premium EV segment.
China cutting back fertiliser exports
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, industry sources say, putting an additional strain on global markets already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Dairy farmers decry school‑milk quota cut
Published on 19/03/2026
» More than 1,000 dairy farmers rallied at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Thursday to oppose a draft rule cutting school‑milk quotas for the private sector, saying the move is unfair and threatens their livelihoods.
Fuel shortages persist despite adequate reserves
Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Fuel remains scarce at many service stations across Thailand, even though reserves are more than adequate, amid continuing problems with delivery bottlenecks and unusually high demand, officials said on Thursday.
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.
Tired of Searching “Best Tailor Shop Near Me” but the Best One Is Too Far?
Published on 19/03/2026
» Finding the best tailor in Bangkok can sometimes feel frustrating. Many customers search online for “best tailor shop near me” or “best tailor shop in Bangkok” only to discover that the most trusted tailor shops are located far from their home, office, or hotel.
World’s largest LNG plant suffers extensive damage
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.