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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0700European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions
European tourists' interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0700Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports
HANOI - Vietnamese authorities have warned the country's aviation industry to prepare for potential flight reductions from April after China and Thailand halted exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war, increasing the likelihood of shortages.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0700Fuel pump panic continues in many areas
Queues again formed at petrol stations on Monday as drivers rushed to fill up their tanks and many pumps posting out-of-stock signs, amid the supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0700Learning and development: from support to transformation
Whenever I sit down with CEOs and senior people leaders, the conversation often begins with a quiet but urgent question: “How do we keep our people ready for what is coming next?”
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:58:00 +0700Accessible abortion services
Warm and cosy -- it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:43:00 +0700Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous...
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:36:00 +0700Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:17:00 +0700War's impact likely to unfold in phases
Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:06:00 +0700Economic toll of war grows
The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:46:00 +0700Revitalised city park gets rave reviews
Bangkok's Lumpini Park -- long regarded as the city's green heart -- is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation.