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THAILAND

Turning Seasonal Waste into Community Value in Chiang Mai

Published on 16/03/2026

» In northern Thailand, the dry season often brings piles of fallen leaves and yard waste. For many households, burning debris remains the cheapest and most convenient way to clear it, though the practice releases smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere, contributing to seasonal air pollution.

BUSINESS

Labubu mania is over. Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys

Bloomberg, Published on 16/03/2026

» Pop Mart International Group ’s shelves remain packed, but shoppers are no longer fixated solely on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls that once sparked hours-long lines and resale frenzies. 

WORLD

Israel launches fresh strike on south Beirut

AFP, Published on 16/03/2026

» BEIRUT - Israel launched a fresh strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the city following earlier raids mainly in the country's south.

LEARNING

Middle East conflict hits tourism in Phangnga

Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026

» The war in the Middle East is affecting the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, the Phangnga Hotel Association said.

BUSINESS

E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026

» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.

BUSINESS

Small firms face high finance costs

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2026

» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns about rising financial costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as they increasingly rely on nano-finance loans amid tighter access to bank credit.

THAILAND

Revitalised city park gets rave reviews

Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/03/2026

» Bangkok's Lumpini Park -- long regarded as the city's green heart -- is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation.

THAILAND

Calls grow for gender recognition law

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026

» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.

WORLD

Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz

Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2026

» US President Donald Trump stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be sent to the area near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels sail through safely.

SPORTS

Qualifying meets for NBA Rising Stars set for May

Sports, Published on 15/03/2026

» The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers, organised by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in collaboration with TOA Paint (Thailand), a leading paint and coating products manufacturer in Southeast Asia, will be held on May 23-24 at CU Sports Complex in Bangkok.