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Trump goes off-script, US gone rogue
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 27/03/2026
» It was not supposed to work like this. "America First" and "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) were supposed to be about an inward turn to repair, replenish and rebuild an externally overstretched and internally weakened country, weighed down by unnecessary global entanglements, unsustainable national debt, and unimpeded mass migration. It seemed for a time that the MAGA movement to prioritise America above and beyond the international system and its constituent parts had found its final prophet in President Donald J Trump. But now, somehow, President Trump has betrayed the movement that has carried him to office by waging a disastrous war on Iran in cooperation with Israel.
Krungsri Sets Enhancing Thai SMEs’ Resilience as Structural Priority
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangkok (25 March 2026) – Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) is elevating its support for Thai entrepreneurs by enhancing SMEs’ resilience as a structural organisational priority for 2026. The bank will continue to advance its 3GO Strategy to accelerate the development of financial solutions, digital platforms, and partner networks designed to help Thai SMEs adapt, improve operational efficiency, and expand trade opportunities sustainably amid ongoing global economic volatility.
Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.
Tourist island transport operators feel fuel pinch
Jakkrit Waewkraihong and Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Tourism operators on Thai resort islands are bracing for the effects of the sudden sharp increase in fuel prices on Thursday.
Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
Huawei the Only Brand Meeting New Solar Rooftop Requirements
Published on 26/03/2026
» The government is accelerating the adoption of clean energy through new measures that support the installation of rooftop solar. The initiative offers tax incentives to help reduce electricity costs for businesses and households. The programme will be effective from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
BIC Wins CSR-DIW Continuous Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangpa-in Cogeneration Limited (BIC), a subsidiary company of CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP), has received the CSR-DIW Continuous Award 2025 from the Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry, for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its continued commitment to conducting business responsibly while creating tangible social, community, and environmental benefits. BIC received the award in recognition of its "Khlong Suay Nam Sai: Khlong Sai Community Cares for the Environment” project, carried out in collaboration with the Ban Khlong Sai community with a focus on environmental stewardship. The project involved the installation of solar-powered aeration systems for water treatment, enabling the community to utilize water for both domestic and agriculture purposes. It also promoted a knowledge transfer on renewable energy, as well as the conservation and restoration of natural resources and the environment. On the occasion, Mr Anuwat Sasakul, the operation manager, represented the company in receiving the award from Ms Araya Sailaphet, deputy director-general of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
Nestlé Waters Cares for Water Wins Two Global Sustainability Awards and Achieves OECMs Certification in Thailand
Published on 26/03/2026
» Nestlé (Thai) Ltd and Nestlé Pure Life have announced a major achievement for the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project at Khanom Jeen Canal in Ayutthaya province, adding to two prestigious international sustainability awards. The accolades include an edie Award in the Water, Waste, and Resource Efficiency category, widely regarded as the United Kingdom’s biggest sustainability awards, and a Highly Commends distinction in the SDG Pioneer Award category at the Reuters Global Sustainability Awards 2025. The recognitions underscore the project’s decade-long commitment to water stewardship, biodiversity restoration and community empowerment. In addition, Khanom Jeen Canal, under the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project, has been officially certified by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as an Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) site in Thailand.
Thailand’s Cage-Free Revolution: 1 Million Hens Set for Freedom
Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand has reached a pivotal moment in cage-free transformation. On March 9, 2026, Chaiyapornsaha Farm Co., Ltd. in Suphanburi Province publicly committed to 100% cage-free transition by 2027 — moving 1 million layer hens out of cages, marking one of Southeast Asia's largest single producer commitments. This achievement represents the culmination of three years of systematic engagement by CATALYST, demonstrating that science-based solutions (CATALYST’s Good Life Framework Standard, sustained relationship building, financial institution partnerships, and viable market pathways through “Happy Egg Connect” can help large-scale commercial farm transitions.
Bangkok passenger boat fares to rise after diesel surge
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The operators of passenger boats on the Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River will raise their fares by two baht next Monday in response to the 18% jump in diesel prices.