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National Telecom reassures on stable internet despite Middle East cable risks
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
National Telecom (NT) says Thailand’s internet remains stable despite Middle East cable risks, with backup routes and minimal impact on Europe-bound traffic
Chutimon Kumpa
Analysts: Iran war leaves Netanyahu stronger as Trump faces market shock and Gulf blowback
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Analysts say Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged as the early political winner of the US–Israeli war on Iran, while Donald Trump is left managing oil-market turmoil, strained alliances and Gulf states facing the heaviest fallout.
PCD’s latest tests find arsenic still above standard in Kok, Sai, Mekong rivers
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
PCD’s 16th round of monitoring found arsenic above the 0.01 mg/L limit at several points in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers, while all sampling points on the Ruak River met the standard.
Oil shortage fears threaten confidence in Thai tourism, hotel association warns
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thai Hotels Association president Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun warns an oil shortage could hit Thai tourism harder than high fuel prices, damaging foreign visitor confidence.
Health Ministry steps up contingency plan, monitors drug supplies and prioritises emergency vehicles
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry says it is closely tracking Middle East spillover risks, with medicines and medical supplies stocked for around 3-4 months, tighter energy-saving measures in hospitals, expanded telemedicine, and coordination with petrol stations to support emergency ambulances.
SAO releases one-year report on building collapse, cites four main causes
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Investigations into the collapse of the new SAO office building found flaws in the design and construction, while state agencies have provided 129.86 million baht in preliminary compensation and assistance.
Thailand seeks Iran help on crew, Hormuz route, worker relief
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Foreign Ministry urged Iran to help 3 Thai crew and ensure safe Hormuz passage as Middle East conflict threatens energy supply and global economy
Vietnam raises retail fuel prices, with RON95 jumping by over VND5,000 a litre
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Retail fuel prices were raised from 11pm on Thursday at rates from VND3,520 to VND9,000 per litre, while the fuel price stabilisation fund continues to be tapped at VND3,000-4,000 per litre, following the fuel price development in the global market.
PTT steps up production to keep Thailand’s energy supply stable
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
PTT Group is operating at full capacity to help ensure that Thais continue to have uninterrupted access to energy and petrochemical products.
Anutin formally appointed Thailand’s PM for second term
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul received the royal command appointing him Thailand’s 32nd prime minister for a second term on March 20
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