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TTB Chief Warns Thailand's Banking Era of Easy Growth Is Over — and Charts a New Course
TTB Chief Warns Thailand's Banking Era of Easy Growth Is Over — and Charts a New Course
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
With interest income under structural pressure, TMBThanachart is pivoting from traditional lending to wealth facilitation and fee-based servicesThai refiners explain why a rising GRM does not equal net profit
Thai refiners explain why a rising GRM does not equal net profit
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Thai refiners say rising market GRM does not reflect actual earnings, as operators face hidden costs and keep producing to secure domestic fuel supplyIran mission in South Africa says viral Thai-crew post was humorous, not mocking
Iran mission in South Africa says viral Thai-crew post was humorous, not mocking
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Iran’s embassy in South Africa says a post about Thai crew escaping in the Strait of Hormuz was intended as humour, not as an insult to Thai peopleBangkok street food vendors may raise made-to-order meal prices by 5 baht as costs climb
Bangkok street food vendors may raise made-to-order meal prices by 5 baht as costs climb
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Bangkok Vendors Association says rising fuel, transport and ingredient costs could push street vendors to lift prices for made-to-order dishes by around 5 baht per menu item this month, as margins are squeezed.Thailand clears refiners over margin surge, says prices remain market-driven
Thailand clears refiners over margin surge, says prices remain market-driven
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Department of Energy Business says the recent rise in refinery margins is a normal market mechanism after talks with refiners, adding that it does not directly affect pump prices.CAAT: Jet fuel supply stable, three months’ reserves in place despite Middle East tensions
CAAT: Jet fuel supply stable, three months’ reserves in place despite Middle East tensions
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Thailand’s aviation regulator CAAT says Jet A-1 fuel is sufficient and the country has around three months of crude reserves, after meeting energy agencies and suppliers to assess Middle East-linked risks and price volatility.Health warning issued over five summer diseases as heat fuels outbreaks
Health warning issued over five summer diseases as heat fuels outbreaks
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Warning issued over five common summer diseases as outbreaks worsen in the hot season, with the Department of Disease Control advising symptom checks and stressing hot food, serving spoons and handwashingTAT sets 2026 target of 6 million Chinese visitors as Thailand leads Lunar New Year travel
TAT sets 2026 target of 6 million Chinese visitors as Thailand leads Lunar New Year travel
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Strong Chinese New Year bookings and arrivals have boosted confidence in Thailand’s recovery drive, with TAT pushing to bring the Chinese market back to 6 million visitors in 2026.Vietnam becomes biggest US trade-surplus partner as exports jump 53%
Vietnam becomes biggest US trade-surplus partner as exports jump 53%
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Vietnam posted the biggest trade surplus with the US in January, overtaking China and Mexico as exports surged 53% amid shifting supply chainsDBD to tighten rules on foreign shareholding in Thai firms from April 1
DBD to tighten rules on foreign shareholding in Thai firms from April 1
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Department of Business Development is set to introduce stricter screening measures on April 1 to curb nominee shareholding while protecting legitimate foreign investment.