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Philippines shortens work week to save energy
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/03/2026
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved a four-day work week for government offices starting on Monday in the country’s bid to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push fuel costs higher.
Fuel price surge threatens Trat tourism industry
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 07/03/2026
» TRAT - Concern over rising fuel prices is growing among tourism operators in this eastern province, who are urging the government to stabilise prices before they can no longer bear the burden.
Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
Rapper-turned-politician on course for Nepal election triumph
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» KATHMANDU - The centrist party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah looked set to win Nepal’s general election by a landslide in parliamentary polls, according to Election Commission trends Saturday, but with counting still far to go.
Reform mandate meets political reality
Published on 07/03/2026
» The post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
Binance sees October Bitcoin uptick
Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, believes the price of Bitcoin will start to climb by October, suggesting investors trade with caution as escalating tensions in the Middle East could be short-lived.
Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.
Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2026
» The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
Experts urge swift new 'crisis' government
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» Experts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
Public transport fares capped amid Mideast tensions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Surachai Piragsa, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has ordered a cap on public transport fares as tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up global energy prices, warning operators not to raise rates beyond legal limits.