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Built To Build rules out price hikes despite soaring oil costs
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/03/2026
» Homebuilder Built To Build Group says it will freeze prices for contracted clients despite rising oil prices fuelled by war in the Middle East, expressing confidence the conflict will subside by the end of this month.
Hard landing at Phuket airport, no injuries
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/03/2026
» All 140 passengers and crew are safe after an Air India Express jet made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, but the resulting seven-hour runway closure resulted in many flight disruptions.
Homebuyers advised to decide quickly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Banks are urging prospective homebuyers to make purchasing decisions within the first half of the year before costs rise further, amid concerns that inflation could increase under wartime conditions.
Investors turn to crypto and tokenised gold
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2026
» Global investors are increasingly allocating part of their portfolios to both Bitcoin and gold, while the trading of tokenised gold on blockchain platforms is expanding rapidly amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, says digital asset platform Bitazza Thailand.
Electronics sector braces for tariff thump
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/03/2026
» As US tariffs and baht fluctuation pose challenges for the electronics industry, Thailand's major export earner, executives see investment and product diversification as key to cushion the impact, while demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres continues to drive revenue growth.
Plastic shortages loom as war hits oil supplies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2026
» Businesses are bracing for the impact of a plastic supply shortage due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» DAKAR - Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.
Real Madrid batter Man City, PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» PARIS - Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2.
Budget disbursement to be expedited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2026
» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has instructed government agencies and state enterprises to accelerate budget disbursement to help support the economy during this difficult period.
New anti-laundering rules concern digital asset firms
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2026
» Digital asset business operators in Thailand warn that the newly proposed “Travel Rule” to help curb money laundering should not be overly restrictive or it could unintentionally undermine the open and decentralised nature of blockchain networks, stifling innovation.