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Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Ministry moves to stabilise prices
Business, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry plans to review the price control list to ensure it better reflects the current market, with the possibility of adding more essential items.
Inflation-hit Bangkok Bank customers offered assistance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is monitoring the impact of rising energy and raw material costs on its customers and is ready to extend financial support, says president Chartsiri Sophonpanich.
PM moves to secure fuel supply
News, MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 19/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered urgent nationwide measures to safeguard the country's energy supply, instructing provincial governors to coordinate closely with police to allow oil transport trucks to operate around the clock.
Stricken Thai ship drifts into Iranian waters
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The stricken Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree has drifted into Iranian waters, with efforts now being guided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help the three remaining Thai crew members, according to the Thai navy chief.
Social Security Fund breaches risk limit
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand’s 2.9-trillion-baht Social Security Fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of its executives say, after a recent selloff triggered by the Middle East conflict raised a warning about massive loss risks.
Scam calls surge in Thailand as expats and Thais face rising risks
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand is facing an intensifying wave of phone and text message scams, even as other parts of Asia begin to see a slowdown, with new figures showing the country has become the top target in the region.
Krungsri joins hands with Invesco on asset advisory
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2026
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) remains confident it can sustain growth in assets under management (AUM) for foreign investment funds (FIF), despite heightened global uncertainties.
Calls mount for stronger vape action
News, APINYA WIPATAYOTIN & ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN, Published on 18/03/2026
» Authorities are being urged to step up their crackdown on e-cigarettes, with public health advocates proposing that the issue be included in the national agenda to intensify enforcement and better protect children and youth.