Anutin unveils 16-party coalition ahead of prime ministerial vote
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul says 16 parties are backing his bid for prime minister, with allies calling for a swift government to tackle mounting domestic and global pressures.
Doomsday Glacier collapse could put Bangkok and 7 million in flood zone
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting fast, raising sea-level risks that could flood Bangkok and surrounding areas and affect more than 7 million people.
Malaysians urged to postpone travel to southern Thailand due to fuel shortages
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Malaysians are urged to postpone travel to southern Thailand following fuel shortages caused by panic buying, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday period.
Rising fuel prices push commuters in Vietnam’s cities towards metro use to cut costs
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Rising fuel prices are nudging commuters in Vietnam’s two largest cities onto urban rail, with packed carriages and longer queues signalling a shift that could ease both household budgets and chronic congestion.
Their Majesties the King and Queen pay respects at Pha That Luang before concluding official visit to Laos
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Their Majesties on March 18 paid respects at Pha That Luang and the principal Buddha images associated with the monument at the Pha That Luang Museum in Vientiane, before concluding their official visit to Laos.
Netherlands Embassy in Thailand to sell current Bangkok site, relocate to Dusit Central Park in August
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Thailand says it will move to Dusit Central Park in August, while consular services for Dutch citizens and businesses in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos will continue, with emergency assistance available even during a short closure.
Business urges tougher anti-corruption push: state must act, private sector must stop paying
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Thai Chamber of Commerce chairman Poj Aramwattananont says corruption is worsening, with hidden costs in public procurement rising to 30-40%, undermining investor confidence. He calls for stricter enforcement, zero bribe-paying, and broader private-sector alliances, including the use of digital systems and AI to reduce discretion.