NESDC Evaluates Triple Scenarios for Thai Economy Amid Middle East Volatility
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
NESDC reveals every 1-baht rise in diesel prices shaves 0.02% off Thailand’s GDP, warning of potential stagflation if Middle East conflict is protracted
How Thailand will vote for its 32nd prime minister on March 19 — open ballot, 250 votes needed
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Thailand’s House of Representatives will hold an open vote at 10.00am on March 19, 2026 to select the country’s 32nd prime minister. Candidates must be on party nominee lists and win at least 250 votes.
Vietnam faces April flight cutbacks as aviation fuel supplies tighten
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The Vietnamese authorities have warned the country’s aviation industry to prepare for potential flight reductions from April after China and Thailand halted exports of jet fuel because of the Iran war, increasing the likelihood of shortages.
Thai FDA says medicine supplies are secure for 90 days despite Middle East tensions
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration says medicine and medical supply stocks remain under control for at least 90 days, with no shortages of critical drugs, though rising logistics and packaging costs are putting pressure on the pharmaceutical industry.
Iranian media say US-Israeli strikes killed 226 women and 204 children in Iran
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Iran’s government spokesperson, quoted by semi-official media, said US-Israeli strikes killed 226 women and 204 children, while more than 61,000 civilian sites across Iran were damaged.
IRGC warns US companies of possible attacks, names 15 targets
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said sites linked to 15 American companies in the Middle East could be at risk, urging employees and nearby residents to leave for their safety.
Global heating is accelerating, putting the 1.5°C limit within reach before 2030
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
A new analysis finds global warming has sped up markedly since around 2015. After filtering out natural variability, researchers say the world is now warming faster than before—potentially breaching 1.5°C before 2030.