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Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Diesel shortages hit provinces, pumps dry
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling.
Klatham 'waiting in the wings'
News, Published on 23/03/2026
» In Thailand's fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a "waiting wing" opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.
Sharks strike, Rayong regain lost touch
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 23/03/2026
» Chonburi secured a valuable three points on home soil with a 2‑0 victory over Sukhothai in Thai League 1 on Saturday night.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
Booksellers predict upbeat market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai book industry predicts a resilient year despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
THAI forced to increase ticket prices
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East has driven up operating cost for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices rising by more than twofold, forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15% to stay afloat.
Traders, shoppers sound price warnings
News, Supachai Piragsa and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/03/2026
» Rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict are driving up consumer prices, with traders warning of mounting pressure on both businesses and households.