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Why the right sunglasses matter more than ever under Thailand’s sun
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok’s sunshine may look postcard‑perfect, but for residents and expatriates it has become an everyday test of endurance. In Thailand’s harsh sunlight, sunglasses have shifted from seasonal fashion to everyday protection, and eye‑care specialists and retailers warn that the wrong pair can both damage vision and fail to provide comfort.
Thai Airways to raise ticket prices by 10-15%
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thai Airways International will raise ticket prices by 10% to 15% to offset surging fuel costs as the carrier grapples with “overwhelming” demand from customers shifting travel plans from the Middle East to Europe, said chief financial officer Cherdchom Thetsathirasak.
UOB, partners arrange record 28-billion-baht green loan for Thailand’s largest data centre
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok, 6 March 2026 – UOB has led a consortium of five partner banks to jointly arrange a 28-billion-baht green term loan for DayOne Data Centres, supporting the development of one of Thailand’s largest and most scalable data centres. The financing will contribute to DayOne’s initial phase of the greenfield data centre at Chonburi Tech Park in Amata Industrial Park, with operations expected to begin in 2026. The development is DayOne’s inaugural data centre project in Thailand built off their strong foundation and portfolio across the region.
Night closures of petrol stations planned, not yet enforced
Online reporters, Assawin Pinitwong and Bloomberg, Published on 11/03/2026
» The government plans to close petrol stations at late-night hours only in a worst-case scenario stemming from the Middle East war, as the present situation is not critical enough to justify such a measure, the Department of Energy Business reported.
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.
Wind Energy Holding Sets THB 20bn Plan to Expand Renewable Portfolio
Published on 11/03/2026
» Wind Energy Holding has announced a five-year investment budget of 20,000 baht million for the period 2026–2030, advancing three strategic workstreams aimed at expanding its renewable energy portfolio to 2,000 megawatts. The company is confident that construction of a new 89.7 MW wind power plant in Thepharak District, Nakhon Ratchasima province, will commence by mid-2026.
NIQ study: Quality expectations evolve across Thailand’s auto market
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok — NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, has released its 2025 Thailand Automotive Quality Study, based on insights from 3,479 new vehicle owners nationwide. As electric and conventional vehicle ownership expands across Thailand, consumer expectations are becoming more experience-driven. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on usability, reliability and consistent everyday performance across all powertrains.
MR. D.I.Y. targets 1,500 outlets nationwide by 2027
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 11/03/2026
» MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Plc plans to invest 4 billion baht this year, aiming to open 210 new stores and build an automated warehouse to support its expansion.
SCG halts olefins unit following Hormuz disruption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2026
» Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) is temporarily shuttering its olefins plant in Rayong, though it remains confident its other businesses will continue to operate as normal during the conflict in Iran.
Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.