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BOI courts Hong Kong investors with LTR visa, privilege perks
BOI courts Hong Kong investors with LTR visa, privilege perks
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
BOI is courting Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area investors, highlighting LTR visas and Thailand Privilege to attract global talent and tech investmentMissile hits US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Reuters reports; no immediate casualty details
Missile hits US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Reuters reports; no immediate casualty details
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone, Reuters reported, with no immediate word on casualties or damage. The embassy had earlier warned Americans in Iraq of heightened risks.Six fault lines push Thai health system closer to crisis
Six fault lines push Thai health system closer to crisis
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s health system faces mounting strain as hospital losses, staff shortages and tighter budgets threaten patient access, service standards and bed capacityMarch 20 marks Vernal Equinox with equal day and night
March 20 marks Vernal Equinox with equal day and night
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
March 20, 2026 marks the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun sits above Earth’s equator, bringing nearly equal day and night worldwideEnergy Ministry talks with US LNG giant Cheniere to lift Thailand deliveries to 1.3m tonnes a year
Energy Ministry talks with US LNG giant Cheniere to lift Thailand deliveries to 1.3m tonnes a year
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon says Thailand is negotiating with Cheniere Energy to increase LNG deliveries under an existing contract from 1.0m to 1.3m tonnes annually for the remaining 15 years to 2041, and to bring some cargoes forward to Q2 2026.Kharg Island emerges as critical energy flashpoint in Iran war
Kharg Island emerges as critical energy flashpoint in Iran war
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
If Iran’s Kharg Island were attacked or shut down, millions of barrels of crude could vanish from global supply, triggering an immediate surge in oil prices20 Thai crew set to arrive home on March 16 as search continues for three missing
20 Thai crew set to arrive home on March 16 as search continues for three missing
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s Middle East Conflict Monitoring Centre says the situation is expanding beyond military targets, urging Thais to leave risk areas. Twenty Thai crew rescued from Khasab are due back in Thailand on March 16, while authorities continue the search for three missing crew.Oil tax cut last resort as Finance fears revenue hit
Oil tax cut last resort as Finance fears revenue hit
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Finance Ministry sees cutting oil excise tax as a last resort, amid fears of lost revenue and public debt edging closer to the 70% ceilingBangchak reassures customers on fuel availability, offers extra points and cheaper self-service options
Bangchak reassures customers on fuel availability, offers extra points and cheaper self-service options
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Bangchak has reassured customers that fuel is available as normal at its service stations, offering “extra points” to Green Miles members after any price rise, plus E85 options and self-service sites with lower prices.