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LEARNING

Middle East conflict hits tourism in Phangnga

Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026

» The war in the Middle East is affecting the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, the Phangnga Hotel Association said.

BUSINESS

Small firms face high finance costs

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2026

» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns about rising financial costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as they increasingly rely on nano-finance loans amid tighter access to bank credit.

PROPERTY

Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/03/2026

» New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.

BUSINESS

Viriyah mulls higher EV premiums

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026

» Leading motor insurer Viriyah Insurance may raise premiums for electric vehicle (EV) policies this year as the segment continues to operate at a loss, reflecting the evolving risk profile of the fast-growing EV market.

THAILAND

Govt in talks for more oil

News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is negotiating with all major oil-producing nations, not only Russia, to secure energy supplies, adding the nation will not face an energy shortage.

THAILAND

Middle East conflict hits the tourism industry in Phangnga

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/03/2026

» The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.

THAILAND

Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodes

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/03/2026

» The Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

AIS outlines targets for upcoming Clicx Bank

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/03/2026

» Advanced Info Service (AIS), in conjunction with partners Krungthai Bank (KTB) and PTTOR, plan to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven virtual banking service in Thailand by June named Clicx Bank, in a bid to capture a slice of the lucrative 180-billion-baht smartphone market.

THAILAND

Thailand considers Russian crude imports

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2026

» The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.