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BUSINESS

Thai hoteliers jittery over energy prices

Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026

» Hotel operators in Thailand consider high energy prices more troubling than mass cancellations as only one month remains in the high tourism season, resulting in requests for the government to promote domestic travel during the Songkran holiday to help maintain occupancy rates.

BUSINESS

Kinnara Asia expands engagement as cross-border property demand grows in Southeast Asia

Published on 17/03/2026

» Kinnara Asia, a Southeast Asia–focused property marketing and services platform, is strengthening its regional presence as international demand for cross-border real estate opportunities continues to grow. The company recently completed a series of on-the-ground engagements in Indonesia, including meetings with property developers, real estate agencies and local partners in Lombok. The visit forms part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding collaboration across Southeast Asia’s increasingly interconnected property markets.

THAILAND

Elderly vendor conned out of cash in street swindle

Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026

» NAKHON PATHOM - A 73-year-old grilled-fish vendor was swindled out of nearly 1,000 baht in cash and three fish by a conman who exploited the pensioner’s trust before fleeing on a motorcycle.

THAILAND

FINNIX partners with Tellscore to strengthen Thailand’s creator economy

Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026

» As the Creator Economy rapidly expands and becomes one of Thailand’s most promising industries, FINNIX and Tellscore have launched “The Creator Lab.” 

BUSINESS

Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets

Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2026

» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.

LEARNING

European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions

Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2026

» European tourists' interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

BUSINESS

Listed firms post sluggish performances for 2025

Published on 17/03/2026

» Listed Thai companies recorded sluggish performances in 2025 amid an economic slowdown, with total sales falling 7.2% from a year earlier, even though gains from mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, investments and financial instruments drove an increase in net profit.

BUSINESS

Thai banks struggling to make money

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026

» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).

BUSINESS

Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026

» Gold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve's meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.

THAILAND

CAAT holds talks with Grab on drone deliveries

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/03/2026

» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and GrabTaxi (Thailand) are exploring the development of drone delivery services, especially in transport and logistics.