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US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world — especially in the United States — are mobilising to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.
Thai state agencies spend B250m a year on trips abroad
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has urged state agencies to put an end to overseas study trips that are largely tourism-oriented.
Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr Somruek Chungsaman said.
Asean's energy security at risk
Oped, Theresa P Lazaro, Published on 26/03/2026
» In June 1986, the five founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) assembled in Manila to discuss Asean's response to the global energy crisis, which began with the Iranian Revolution in late 1978.
Fuel subsidies threaten Thai credit rating
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand is at risk of a credit downgrade if the Middle East war drags on for three months, resulting in fuel subsidies amounting to 200 billion baht, says Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit (ESU).
Visa blowback
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/03/2026
» Re: "MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half", (BP, March 25) & "Explainer: Thailand's new visas", (Podcast, Aug 5, 2024).
68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» Police in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
Chia Tai Wins at the 2nd BT Awards for ‘Chia Tai Experience’
Published on 25/03/2026
» Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, has been honoured with the AgriTech & Food Innovation award under the Society category at the 2nd BT Awards. The recognition highlights the company’s role as a Solution Provider through the “Chia Tai Experience”, located in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province. The initiative is dedicated to transferring modern agricultural knowledge and technologies to enhance the capabilities of Thai farmers and support the sustainable development of the country’s agricultural and food systems. The award is presented to organisations and projects that leverage technology and innovation to create positive social impacts.
Protracted war could cut arrivals to Thailand by 10%
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» The number of foreign visitors to tourism-reliant Thailand is at risk of falling to its lowest level in three years as the Middle East war threatens global travel, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
25 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raid
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» PATTAYA - Twenty-five Indian nationals have been arrested following a raid on a luxury villa allegedly used as a base for a large online gambling operation generating more than 700 million baht a year, immigration police said on Wednesday.