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OPINION

Rethinking Thailand's visa-free policy

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/03/2026

» Thailand is planning to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change reflects growing concern over the effectiveness of immigration surveillance. Moreover, scaling down visa-free stays underscores the seriousness of the Anutin government's efforts to combat scammers, illegal work, and other underground activities that exploit easy visa access to turn Thailand into a base for under-the-table operations.

LIFE

The new oil shock

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026

» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.

WORLD

Oil rises as Trump threatens escalation in war if no deal soon

Bloomberg News, Published on 30/03/2026

» NEW YORK - Oil prices rose after United States President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, overshadowing his comments that a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East could be close. 

WORLD

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Reuters, Published on 30/03/2026

» TORONTO — Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people still unable to fly as planned after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

SUSTAINABILITY

Profit with a purpose

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2026

» For decades, success in Thailand's corporate sector was measured largely by a single benchmark: profit. Today, the metrics are evolving as the global economic landscape changes.

BUSINESS

Bangchak, OR resume B20 sales to reduce fuel costs

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/03/2026

» Two SET-listed energy firms, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years as Thai authorities intensify efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil.

BUSINESS

Push for electric bus upgrade by 2029

Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 30/03/2026

» Caretaker transport minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is stepping up efforts to switch all diesel-powered interprovincial buses in Bangkok to electric buses during the Anutin Charnvirakul administration to save on oil expenses.

BUSINESS

Energy wake-up call

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026

» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.

THAILAND

Commerce Ministry unveils cost-of-living help

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» The Commerce Ministry has unveiled a broad package of cost-of-living relief measures, including discounts of up to 50% on consumer goods from April 1, tighter oversight of fertiliser prices, and accelerated efforts to reduce farmers' production costs.

THAILAND

Fuel 'sufficient' as holiday nears

News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Pattanaphong Sripiachai, Published on 30/03/2026

» The government has confirmed there are sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as authorities intensify nationwide distribution and monitoring efforts to ease public concerns over possible shortages.