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Scam calls surge in Thailand as expats and Thais face rising risks
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand is facing an intensifying wave of phone and text message scams, even as other parts of Asia begin to see a slowdown, with new figures showing the country has become the top target in the region.
PTTEP to Launch AAA-Rated USD & THB Debentures
Published on 18/03/2026
» Bangkok, 18 March 2026 – PTTEP plans to issue new debentures in two currencies: Digital USD Debentures, marking Asia’s first fully digital USD-denominated debenture offering for retail investors via the Pao Tang application, and THB Debentures tailored for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The issuance aims to broaden investment opportunities in a company with strong and sustainable growth potential, underscored by the highest “AAA” credit rating from TRIS Rating. The debentures are expected to be offered by the second quarter of 2026.
Jaymart taps 7-Eleven to expand retail reach
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2026
» SET-listed Jaymart Group Holdings' handset distribution arm, Jaymart Mobile, is set to expand its network of mini service shops at 7-Eleven locations by 40 branches this year, from two at present.
White House pressure on Cuba mounts as island fights power cut
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» HAVANA - Washington heaped pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free-market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout.
2 held after scam hub flight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thai authorities in Sa Kaeo province have detained two Chinese nationals who fled a suspected call-centre scam compound in Poipet, Cambodia, as officials intensify efforts to curb cross-border crime along the eastern frontier.
Freight surge forces export realignment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/03/2026
» As soaring ocean freight rates put pressure on exporters, Thai wooden furniture manufacturer Deesawat is urging exporters to explore closer markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Shrimp exporters unfazed by US tariffs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand's shrimp exports are unaffected by the new US tariffs and antidumping (AD) duties, and the industry aims to produce 400,000 tonnes of shrimp this year, says the Thai Shrimp Association.
Inspections into oil hoarding ordered
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The permanent secretary for energy, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has ordered urgent inspections into suspected oil hoarding, warning that violators will face legal action.
Oil price spike forecast to slash Thai GDP growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» Every US$10 increase in the oil price per barrel is expected to reduce Thai GDP by 0.2 percentage points, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.