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GH Bank allays concerns over financial stability amid war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Government Housing (GH) Bank has sufficient financial stability to withstand a potential economic crisis that could arise from the war in the Middle East, says the bank's chief.
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).
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
Four face arrest for kidnapping, murder
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) is preparing to issue arrest warrants for four additional suspects over the murder of Rut Maneeprasert, whose charred remains were found on an abandoned site in Lop Buri two weeks ago.
Traders feeling war pinch
Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 17/03/2026
» The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is sending ripples across global markets, with Thai exporters reporting disrupted trade flows and increased fuel and transport costs.
District office backs saving tram track
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Phra Nakhon District Office will collaborate on the preservation of an old tram track near the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine.
DSI confirms probe is still ongoing
News, Post reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Monday clarified that the long-running Khao Kradong railway land dispute is not closed and remains under investigation.
Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» HAVANA - A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the United States pursues its oil blockade against the island's communist government.
Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» KABUL - Afghan authorities on Monday accused neighbouring Pakistan of attacking Kabul, as AFP journalists heard loud explosions overhead and anti-aircraft defences swung into action.