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Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
El Niño this year is expected to intensify into a “Super El Niño”, with Southeast Asia among the regions likely to be hit hardest by prolonged drought and sharply reduced rainfall.Bitkub Becomes First Thai Exchange to List RLUSD against Thai Baht (THB)
Bitkub Becomes First Thai Exchange to List RLUSD against Thai Baht (THB)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Bangkok, 10 March 2026. Bitkub Online Co., Ltd., operator of Bitkub Exchange, and Bitkub Labs Co., Ltd., operator of Bitkub Academy, announced it will become the first crypto exchange in Thailand to list RLUSD, Ripple’s enterprise-grade, USD-denominated stablecoin against Thai Baht (THB) pairing. The Walkable City: Global Urbanism Returns the Streets to the People
The Walkable City: Global Urbanism Returns the Streets to the People
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Global cities from London to Shanghai are ditching cars for cobbles, transforming polluted thoroughfares into vibrant, pedestrian-led public spacesOil prices extend losses as IEA weighs record emergency stock release
Oil prices extend losses as IEA weighs record emergency stock release
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Global oil prices fell after reports said the IEA was considering its biggest-ever strategic reserve release to ease supply fears linked to the Iran warEGAT seeks alternative LNG supplies, readies Mae Moh plant amid Iran war
EGAT seeks alternative LNG supplies, readies Mae Moh plant amid Iran war
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
EGAT is securing alternative LNG sources and preparing to run the Mae Moh power plant at full efficiency as it monitors risks to Qatari gas imports via the Strait of Hormuz.Iran war: Survey shows concern over Thailand’s stance and energy crisis
Iran war: Survey shows concern over Thailand’s stance and energy crisis
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Public concern over the Iran conflict is mounting, with online discussions focused on Thailand’s position, energy costs and pressure on the economy.Phuket airport closes runway until 6pm after hard-landing incident
Phuket airport closes runway until 6pm after hard-landing incident
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Phuket International Airport temporarily closed its runway after an aircraft made a hard landing, damaging its landing gear and disrupting arriving flights.Suphajee tells public not to panic over Iran war, says state ready to protect consumers
Suphajee tells public not to panic over Iran war, says state ready to protect consumers
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says Thailand is closely tracking energy prices amid the Iran war and coordinating across ministries to protect consumers, urging the public not to panic and to follow official updates.Record Year for Global Wealth as AI Boom Mints New Era of Billionaires
Record Year for Global Wealth as AI Boom Mints New Era of Billionaires
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Global billionaire numbers swell to 3,428 as AI and market surges add $4 trillion to total wealth; 22 Thai nationals secure spots on the 2026 world rankingsVietnam PM orders no energy shortages under any circumstances
Vietnam PM orders no energy shortages under any circumstances
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday chaired a meeting with ministries, agencies and the energy security task force to discuss measures to ensure proactive energy supply for socio-economic development, particularly in pursuit of double-digit growth targets, amid the impact of Middle East tensions on global energy supply chains.