DBD to tighten foreign business registration rules to curb nominee arrangements
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
The Department of Business Development is preparing tougher rules to prevent foreigners from using Thai nominees to register businesses. A new order is expected in mid-March and to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Thailand Plots Global 'Nation Brand' Rebirth Through Reinvented Cultural Festivals
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to move beyond "food and temples" to showcase Thailand as a creative "Middle Power" and a leader in social equality
First 29 Thais from Iran arrive home, MFA presses on with evacuation
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
The first group of evacuees landed safely at Suvarnabhumi on March 9, with more Thai nationals due back on March 10 as officials press ahead with further repatriation from Iran.
Ratchaprapha, Bang Lang dams safe after Surat Thani quakes
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
A swarm of shallow earthquakes measuring 1.7-3.5 struck Ban Ta Khun district in Surat Thani on March 8-9, with tremors felt locally. EGAT said Ratchaprapha and Bang Lang dams remain unaffected.
Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declares force majeure after Iranian drone attack damages Sitra refinery
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Bahrain’s state-owned Bapco Energies has declared force majeure after an Iranian drone attack damaged the 405,000-bpd Sitra refinery, with reports of at least 32 civilians injured nearby. The company said domestic fuel supply remains secure.
Filipino private companies urged to adopt 4-day workweek
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Private companies were urged to consider adopting the government’s four-day onsite work week, or at the very least, implement staggered work-hour schemes to cushion the impact of fuel price hikes amid escalating military conflict in the Middle East.
SKY Aviation Lab brings real airport systems into the classroom
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
SKY ICT and Kasetsart University have launched the SKY Aviation Lab, giving students hands-on experience with real airport systems to help build aviation talent and support Thailand’s ambition to become a regional aviation hub.
Asia scrambles as oil surges 25% on Iran war fears
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Asian governments rush emergency measures after oil prices jump 25% amid Iran war, with South Korea capping fuel prices and Japan weighing reserve releases