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THAILAND

Express delivery services raise charges

Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» Three major express delivery services have announced they will increase charges by three baht from Wednesday due to rising fuel costs - KEX, J&T and Flash.

WORLD

Myanmar junta chief nears presidency after criticised elections

Bloomberg, Published on 31/03/2026

» Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing moved closer to the presidency after a lower house nomination on Tuesday, paving the way for the military to extend its rule following elections criticised by the United Nations and others as a sham.

BUSINESS

Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026

» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.

LIFE

Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban

AFP, Published on 31/03/2026

» SYDNEY - A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said on Tuesday.

WORLD

Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough

AFP, Published on 31/03/2026

» MATANZAS (CUBA) - Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from his oil blockade.

BUSINESS

Calls grow to control oil refinery pricing

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2026

» Democrat list-MP Korn Chatikavanij has called on the government to step in and regulate the gross refinery margin (GRM) set by oil refinery operators, arguing that intervention is necessary to ease financial pressure on households and businesses as global crude oil prices soar.

BUSINESS

Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2026

» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.

THAILAND

Groups call for tougher booze curbs

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026

» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.

THAILAND

Army confirms B10m for kin of fallen

News, Published on 31/03/2026

» The army on Monday confirmed that families of soldiers killed in Thai-Cambodian border clashes will receive 10 million baht in compensation, pending cabinet approval.

THAILAND

Govt ramps up shipping and aviation safeguards

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2026

» Thailand has stepped up monitoring and contingency measures for shipping and aviation as tensions in the Middle East intensify, with authorities assisting Thai nationals and coordinating safe passage for commercial vessels affected by disruptions at key maritime chokepoints.