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Foam warehouse fire breaks out in Prachin Buri near petrol station
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
A fire broke out at a foam storage facility in Kabin Buri on Wednesday afternoon, sending large plumes of smoke across the surrounding area as firefighters rushed to contain the blaze.
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)
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. 
Thais to make up over 60% of S2O crowd as foreign demand weakens
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Thai attendees are expected to account for more than 60% of S2O festival-goers this year as global tensions, weaker foreign demand and fewer Chinese tourists reshape the crowd.
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 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
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
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
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
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 rankings