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Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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.
Pheu Thai submits eight ministerial picks to PM Anutin
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has submitted the names of its eight cabinet nominees to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul while expressing confidence that the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition government will remain stable throughout its four-year term.
Thai Union Advances End-to-end Digital Traceability Across Its Global Seafood Supply Chain
Published on 19/03/2026
» The capability, developed in partnership with Wholechain, will achieve new levels of supply chain transparency, giving partners and consumers confidence that their choices support healthier oceans and responsible sourcing across the entire supply chain, from vessel to shelf.
Fishermen mull axeing trips
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» SONGKHLA: Fishing boats are gradually returning to shore and may suspend further operations as sharply rising diesel prices drive up costs, raising concerns over possible seafood price hikes and wider economic disruption.
Social Security Fund breaches risk limit
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand’s 2.9-trillion-baht Social Security Fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of its executives say, after a recent selloff triggered by the Middle East conflict raised a warning about massive loss risks.
Panel puts pay hike on hold
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The tripartite wage committee has unanimously agreed that now is not the right time to consider a minimum wage increase, citing uncertainty over the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East and the need to closely monitor energy prices.
Lesson from India to avoid the middle-income trap
Oped, Arvind Panagariya, Published on 18/03/2026
» Among Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most ambitious goals is to transform his country into a developed economy by Aug 15, 2047 -- the centenary of Indian independence. Given India's growth record over the past two decades, the speed and scale of its infrastructure development in recent years, and the Modi government's willingness to enact large-scale economic reforms, India is likely to become one of the few developing countries to avoid the middle-income trap.
Belgian court decides on holding trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» BRUSSELS — A Brussels court is to decide Tuesday whether a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat should stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba.
Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» HAVANA - A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the United States pursues its oil blockade against the island's communist government.