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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0700Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:56:00 +0700Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
HONG KONG - Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the ongoing threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to acco...
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:18:00 +0700After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:25:00 +0700Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Bitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:14:00 +0700Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Thailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming "Made in Thailand" status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:54:00 +0700Election Commission answers police ballot probe queries
The Election Commission (EC) has submitted written responses to 30 police questions as part of an investigation into allegations that several individuals photographed ballot papers and attempted to decode ballot barcodes during a recent re-poll in Ba...
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:34:00 +0700Govt acts to avert fuel crisis
The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:24:00 +0700Energy price spike puts eateries on edge
Restaurants are bracing for potential hikes in raw material prices due to rising energy costs, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0700Volatile hardware prices upend IT planning
Purchasing IT equipment, particularly servers, has become significantly more difficult due to market volatility, said a veteran IT executive who requested anonymity.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:03:00 +0700IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.