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THAILAND

Makro Names “MILLI” as Brand Ambassador to Champion “Live Like a PRO” Campaign

Published on 26/03/2026

» Bangkok: March 26, 2026 – Makro, a leading wholesale business under CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, has named rising global artist Milli, from YUPP! Entertainment, as the brand ambassador for both Makro and Makro PRO, launching the “Live Like a PRO” campaign to connect with a new generation of Thai consumers. The campaign reflects Makro’s ambition to move beyond its wholesale roots and traditional boundaries into a fully integrated omnichannel platform that supports both daily life and business needs, empowering customers to live, shop, and work more efficiently – “like a PRO” – in every aspect of life.

THAILAND

Khon Kaen tourism, meetings take a hit

News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/03/2026

» Rising oil prices and the Middle East war are taking a heavy toll on Khon Kaen's tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industries, with widespread cancellations of hotel bookings and seminars.

THAILAND

List of price-controlled goods expanded

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Ministry of Commerce has announced a fresh set of measures to ease the cost of living, increasing the number of controlled goods to 71 and requiring prior approval for price increases on 21 products.

OPINION

PM's crisis-coping skills again in doubt

Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2026

» A joint military attack on Iran by the United States and Israel appears to have had a profound political impact on the Anutin government. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his ministers have come under heavy criticism from the public and commentators alike for what is widely seen as a failure to handle the oil supply situation effectively.

THAILAND

Prachachat denounces attack

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Prachachat Party has called on the government to find those responsible for the armed attack on Kamonsak Leewamoh, its Narathiwat MP, warning that any failure to act could undermine public confidence in the deep South.

THAILAND

Ang Thong oil depot probe making progress

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026

» Police are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.

THAILAND

True partners with Google to elevate AI literacy through two pilot courses

Published on 25/03/2026

» True Corporation has partnered with Google to launch a strategic collaboration aimed at developing AI skills among Thai youth. The initiative introduces two new courses, “Gemini Academy for Students” and “AI Literacy & Safety Module.” The programmes are designed to elevate AI literacy while strengthening digital resilience through learning sessions and workshops specifically tailored to Thai students. As part of the initiative, True and DTAC customers will receive unlimited free internet access to support continuous learning.

BUSINESS

Thailand’s largest mall operator plans $3.4 billion expansion

Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026

» Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) in the next five years to expand its portfolio, betting on growth in major cities and a tourism rebound.

LEARNING

Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market

Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026

» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.

BUSINESS

SME loan demand deteriorates in Q1

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026

» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fell sharply in the first quarter, driven by mounting concerns over rising costs linked to the energy crisis and a slowdown in lending, according to the latest survey by the SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).