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Tourism meets culture
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 21/03/2026
» A proposal to merge Thailand's culture and tourism portfolios to strengthen the country's cultural "soft power" could boost high-value tourism, but bureaucratic reform and greater private-sector involvement will be crucial for the strategy to succeed, according to a former tourism minister.
Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.
Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dock
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 21/03/2026
» Fishing fleets nationwide are halting operations as surging fuel prices and shortages push costs beyond sustainable levels.
Fuel frustration mounts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Apinya Wipatayotin and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 21/03/2026
» Public frustration is mounting across Thailand over restricted access to fuel, despite repeated government assurances that national reserves remain ample.
Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.
Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
Tourism groups eye B15bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/03/2026
» Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.
Two Bangkok monks charged with abusing novices
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/03/2026
» Two monks have been arrested at a well-known temple in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok on charges of sexual abusing novice monks, with seven victims identified and over 100 explicit video clips seized as evidence.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Royal Thai Khao Chae returns for the summer season at DusitThani Hua Hin
Published on 20/03/2026
» Hua Hin, Thailand – March 2026 – With the arrival of Thailand’s warm season, one of the country’s most cherished seasonal dishes returns to the table. At Benjarong, Dusit Thani Hua Hin, guests are invited to enjoy Royal Thai Khao Chae, a traditional summer delicacy that reflects the elegance and cultural heritage of Thai cuisine.