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First Cabinet meeting to consider 150bn-baht oil fund guarantee
First Cabinet meeting to consider 150bn-baht oil fund guarantee
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
The Energy Ministry will ask the first Cabinet meeting to back a decree allowing the Finance Ministry to guarantee a 150-billion-baht Oil Fuel Fund loan for one year.Thai Ride-Sharing Platforms Now Legally Accountable for Passenger Safety as New Rules Take Effect
Thai Ride-Sharing Platforms Now Legally Accountable for Passenger Safety as New Rules Take Effect
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
New ETDA mandate forces ride-sharing apps to vet drivers and vehicles, ending their status as "mere intermediaries" to ensure passenger safety and transparencyThailand braces for 41C heat, storms and severe dust in North and Northeast
Thailand braces for 41C heat, storms and severe dust in North and Northeast
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Thailand faces extreme heat above 41C, with thunderstorms, strong winds and severe dust hitting the North and Northeast, while the South braces for scattered rainChiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Chiang Mai has declared wildfire disaster zones in Samoeng and Hot as officials step up emergency aid, damage surveys and recovery effortsThailand’s Infrastructure Bond Market Poised for Growth Amidst Record Capital Flight
Thailand’s Infrastructure Bond Market Poised for Growth Amidst Record Capital Flight
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Fitch Ratings forecasts medium-term growth for infrastructure debt as banks tighten lending, despite record $1bn foreign capital flight from Thai marketsTugboat capsizes in Bangkok Noi canal; no injuries reported so far
Tugboat capsizes in Bangkok Noi canal; no injuries reported so far
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
A tugboat capsized in the Bangkok Noi canal in Siriraj, Bangkok, at 2.35pm on March 31, 2026. Authorities are inspecting the scene, with no initial reports of injuries or missing persons.New Cabinet set for April 6 oath, policy statement may start April 7
New Cabinet set for April 6 oath, policy statement may start April 7
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Thailand’s newly appointed Cabinet is expected to be sworn in on April 6, clearing the way for Anutin’s government to deliver its policy statement from April 7.Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit fees, bars US and Israeli ships
Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit fees, bars US and Israeli ships
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Iran approves plan to charge ships using the Strait of Hormuz and ban US, Israeli vessels, escalating tensions and threatening global oil supply routesIBM warns delay on AI investment could cost firms their edge by 2030
IBM warns delay on AI investment could cost firms their edge by 2030
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
IBM urges businesses to act on AI now, warning that waiting for full clarity could cost them growth, profit and competitive advantage by 2030.Thailand to use ASEAN channel to press neighbours to curb burning
Thailand to use ASEAN channel to press neighbours to curb burning
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
The Pollution Control Department will use ASEAN and direct diplomatic channels to push Myanmar and Laos to cut hotspots as northern Thailand faces worsening haze.