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Thai snooker star wins World Open 2026, seals Tour Championship spot
Thai snooker star wins World Open 2026, seals Tour Championship spot
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
After trailing 0-4, the Thai cueist stunned Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 with a 147 break in the final to reach the Tour Championship in Manchester.Five ticking time bombs for Anutin’s second government: energy, debt and political cases
Five ticking time bombs for Anutin’s second government: energy, debt and political cases
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
As Anutin Charnvirakul begins a second term and moves to form a Bhumjaithai-led cabinet, analysts warn of five looming pressure points—from the energy shock and US trade risks to rising public debt, inflation and sensitive political cases.Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Thai consumers are being hit by rising pork, chicken and egg prices, despite the Commerce Ministry insisting no controlled goods have been allowed to increasePetrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
Petrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Middle East war disrupts petrochemical supplies, drives up plastic prices and raises shortage fears across Thai industry, healthcare and consumer goodsChiang Mai diesel shortage deepens as pump supplies run dry
Chiang Mai diesel shortage deepens as pump supplies run dry
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Chiang Mai is facing worsening diesel shortage; many petrol stations running dry, strict purchase limits imposed and transport operators warning of damage to tourism & local economyMotegi hints at SDF deployment for Hormuz minesweeping
Motegi hints at SDF deployment for Hormuz minesweeping
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Japan may send Self-Defence Forces troops for a minesweeping mission in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, after a ceasefire is established, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday (March 22).G-7 foreign chiefs urge Iran to halt attacks immediately
G-7 foreign chiefs urge Iran to halt attacks immediately
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers Saturday (March 21) issued a statement urging Iran to immediately stop its attacks on neighbouring countries that threaten the security of the Middle East and the world.Thailand’s BTS Group chairman calls for 40-baht rail fare to ease city costs amid oil surge
Thailand’s BTS Group chairman calls for 40-baht rail fare to ease city costs amid oil surge
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
A fixed rail fare of about 40 baht a trip, or roughly 1,000 baht a month, is seen as an affordable way to draw commuters off the roads as fuel costs climb.Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Iran’s president used a call with Narendra Modi to propose a West Asia-led security framework and seek a bigger BRICS role in halting hostilities, while India stuck to its line on dialogue, open shipping lanes and regional stability.AIS, True set up 24-hour war rooms, say Thai internet unaffected
AIS, True set up 24-hour war rooms, say Thai internet unaffected
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s two biggest telecom operators said international connectivity remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East, with backup routes in place to keep services running as normal.