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AOT says more than 49,000 passengers hit by Middle East airspace closures
AOT says more than 49,000 passengers hit by Middle East airspace closures
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Airports of Thailand says the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt travel, with 328 flights cancelled or delayed between February 28 and March 4, affecting more than 49,000 passengers.IMF Chief Prescribes Capital, AI and Labour Reform as Path to Faster Global Growth
IMF Chief Prescribes Capital, AI and Labour Reform as Path to Faster Global Growth
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Georgieva builds on Thailand’s Finance Minister’s remarks to outline a three-point global blueprint for lifting productivity — and leaves Bangkok impressed by its canals and templesIMF Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Poses Triple Threat to Global Economy
IMF Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Poses Triple Threat to Global Economy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Georgieva identifies energy prices, market sentiment and trade disruption as key risks, with resolution timeline the decisive factorThailand warns five northern provinces as heat builds and hotspots spike
Thailand warns five northern provinces as heat builds and hotspots spike
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department said the hotspot count jumped to 1,967 on March 3, with forest areas accounting for most detections, raising concerns that PM2.5 levels could climb further in the upper North.Thai embassy in Tehran announces two evacuation convoys for Thais to leave Iran via Turkey
Thai embassy in Tehran announces two evacuation convoys for Thais to leave Iran via Turkey
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s embassy in Tehran has announced two rounds of evacuations by road to Turkey on March 7 and March 10, 2026, urging Thais in Iran to register by the deadlines and prepare for sub-zero conditions.Customs to toughen penalties for fake-origin exports
Customs to toughen penalties for fake-origin exports
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s Customs Department is preparing tougher penalties—including allowing immediate seizure—for exports that falsely claim origin, as authorities step up crackdowns on transhipment and tighten watchlists used to vet certificates of origin.Iran war shakes energy markets; Thailand flagged as Asia’s most exposed importer
Iran war shakes energy markets; Thailand flagged as Asia’s most exposed importer
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Bank of America Global Research says Thailand has Asia’s deepest negative energy trade balance, heightening exposure as oil and LNG prices surge amid the Iran war.France deploys Rafale fighter jets to protect UAE airspace
France deploys Rafale fighter jets to protect UAE airspace
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
France said the aircraft are conducting air-security operations over a French base in the UAE after a drone strike hit a hangar, with Paris also moving reinforcements as the Middle East conflict widens.US ambassador meets PM Anutin at Government House amid Middle East tensions
US ambassador meets PM Anutin at Government House amid Middle East tensions
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
US Ambassador to Thailand Sean K. O’Neill met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House on March 4, 2026, in talks expected to focus on the Middle East situation.Royal Gazette publishes up to 200,000 baht tax relief for home solar
Royal Gazette publishes up to 200,000 baht tax relief for home solar
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
The Royal Gazette has published a royal decree introducing income tax relief of up to 200,000 baht for individuals who buy and install an on-grid rooftop solar power system for a home, with eligibility running until December 31, 2028. The decree also provides a separate incentive for individuals and businesses investing in certified high-efficiency machinery or energy-saving equipment.