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Iran war: One miscalculation after another
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/03/2026
» Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump's "short-term excursion" -- decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise attack and impose harsh terms on the defeated survivors -- has morphed into a global economic crisis and a region-wide war that could destroy the wealth of all the countries on both sides of the Gulf. At the very least.
Tackle food waste, curb pollution
News, Edel S. Garingan, Published on 24/03/2026
» Climate change and air pollution are not driven by carbon dioxide alone. To address global warming, we must also address extremely powerful pollutants like methane, which has the capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere far more effectively than carbon dioxide over a short period of time.
Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
Long stay doubts
News, Published on 24/03/2026
» Re: "30-day visa-free stay 'sufficient', says minister", (BP, March 21) & "Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up" & "Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa", (BP, March 18).
The big-city facial
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 24/03/2026
» We are reminded of Bangkok's pollutants through Canadian beauty brand NIOD's newest campaign targeting "The New York Facial".
EEC counts on U-Tapao, Aerotropolis progress
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to attract a fresh wave of investment this year, following renewed progress in the long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aerotropolis development project, according to the EEC Office.
LaGuardia crash kills two after Air Canada jet hits vehicle
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2026
» An Air Canada Express plane with 76 people aboard collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the two pilots.
Ngern Tidlor Named Thailand’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year
Published on 23/03/2026
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), represented by Mr. Thitided Srimarayat, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, received the 2026 Thailand’s Most Admired Brand Award in the Banking and Financial Services category (Vehicle Title Loan segment), organized by BrandAge magazine. This marks the 8th consecutive year of recognition, reflecting strong trust from consumers nationwide, and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to improving people’s quality of life by expanding access to standardized, fair, and transparent financial services.
TCMA leads cement transition in landmark push
Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has marked a significant national milestone in advancing the decarbonisation of Thailand’s cement and concrete industry towards Net Zero 2050. This progress is driven by strong collaboration among government agencies, industry players and international partners under the “Decarbonisation of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, while accelerating the adoption of technology, innovation and green investment to enhance competitiveness and support long-term economic growth.
Grab to buy Delivery Hero’s Taiwan business for $600 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Grab Holdings Ltd agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for US$600 million, a deal that marks its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian base.