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Thai refiner makes rare purchase of North Sea crude
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2026
» A Thai oil refiner has made a rare purchase of North Sea crude oil as Asian processors scramble to find alternatives to Middle Eastern supplies stuck in the Persian Gulf.
Few easy ways out for US as Iran war drags on
AFP, Published on 14/03/2026
» US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the frontlines of the war.
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.
Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2026
» To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.
Centre flags war risk to Thai growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/03/2026
» A worst-case scenario for the Middle East conflict, which is war dragging on without a clear end, would reduce Thai GDP by 2.31 percentage points, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Angels edge Tampines to reach semis
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/03/2026
» Bangkok United booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two on Thursday after a 2-2 draw with Tampines Rovers at Jalan Besar Stadium sealed a 4-3 aggregate quarter-final win.
War on Iran is one 'Taco' too far
News, Jamie McGeever, Published on 14/03/2026
» The "Trump always chickens out" (Taco) investment strategy -- buying beaten-down stocks on the assumption that the US president will ultimately back down from his more extreme policies -- has, for the most part, been a profitable one. But the Iran war may change that.
African voodoo vibes are resurrected on Antoine Dougbe Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Life, John Clewley, Published on 14/03/2026
» Benin is little known for its influence on African popular music. It is better known as the home of vodun, an ancient religion native to West Africa and the root of the syncretic religion voodoo found in Haiti and New Orleans.
Mini Thailand debuts a fusion of two British design icons in the Mini
Published on 13/03/2026
» Bangkok: Mini Thailand is proud to present a very special meeting of two British legends with the arrival of the new Mini Cooper Paul Smith Edition. Combining Mini’s iconic look with Paul Smith’s unmistakable "Classic with a Twist" design language, this special edition of the all-electric Mini is an exceptionally stylish showcase of the two brands’ unique characters – and the perfect treat to kick off 2026 for Thai Mini fans.
Vietnam police probe prominent journalist over ‘anti-state’ acts
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam’s police launched criminal proceedings into prominent journalist and blogger Le Anh Hung for alleged anti-state activities in a country where authorities maintain a tightly controlled media environment.