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Sugar cane demand poised to rocket
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) expects purchases of sugar cane leaves to more than double this year as Thailand reduces its reliance on liquefied natural gas imports, shipments of which have been disrupted by war in the Middle East.
Diesel crisis hits services, everyday life
News, CHAKRAPAN NATANRI, PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 18/03/2026
» Panic buying and distribution bottlenecks have triggered diesel shortages, disrupting essential services and daily life across several provinces.
Calls mount for stronger vape action
News, APINYA WIPATAYOTIN & ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN, Published on 18/03/2026
» Authorities are being urged to step up their crackdown on e-cigarettes, with public health advocates proposing that the issue be included in the national agenda to intensify enforcement and better protect children and youth.
Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).
Thai hoteliers jittery over energy prices
Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Hotel operators in Thailand consider high energy prices more troubling than mass cancellations as only one month remains in the high tourism season, resulting in requests for the government to promote domestic travel during the Songkran holiday to help maintain occupancy rates.
Pilgrims injured when bus crashes in Cha-am
Chaiwat Satyeam and Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» PETCHABURI - At least 15 passengers on a pilgrimage to a temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan were injured when their chartered bus ran off the road and struck two power poles in Cha-am, in Hua Hin district, on Tuesday morning.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Myanmar's parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military retains tight control.
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.
Anutin says coalition complete, rules out Klatham, Democrats
Mongkol Bangprapa and Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the government coalition lineup has been finalised, with the main partners being the Bhumjaithai Party and the Pheu Thai Party, along with several smaller parties.