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China orders top refiners to halt diesel, petrol exports
China orders top refiners to halt diesel, petrol exports
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
China has told major refiners to pause diesel and petrol exports, prioritising domestic supply as Middle East disruptions hit crude shipmentsViriyah Insurance Navigates Rising Climate Risks and EV Volatility; Sets 44.7bn Baht Target for 2026
Viriyah Insurance Navigates Rising Climate Risks and EV Volatility; Sets 44.7bn Baht Target for 2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Amidst intensifying natural disasters and a turbulent EV market, Thailand’s non-life insurance leader eyes 4% growth through AI integration and data-driven risk managementBangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day
Bangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Makkasan police arrested 93 Vietnamese nationals at a Rama 9 condominium after uncovering an alleged Vietnam-focused online gambling operation, with investigators citing cashflow of more than 100 million baht per day.OR holds fuel prices as global oil rises, says supplies are sufficient nationwide
OR holds fuel prices as global oil rises, says supplies are sufficient nationwide
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
OR says it is closely managing inventories and logistics to keep fuel available across its nationwide PTT Station network, while urging the public to rely on official channels for accurate updates.MIDDLE EAST TENSION: HOW WILL THE WAR IMPACT THAILAND
MIDDLE EAST TENSION: HOW WILL THE WAR IMPACT THAILAND
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Thailand is among the most exposed Asia's oil importer after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the government capping gasoline prices for 15 days, the conflict in the Middle East has sent ripple effects through Thailand’s energy supply, stock market, and tourism sector.DCFT urges commerce minister to halt milk powder imports amid raw milk glut
DCFT urges commerce minister to halt milk powder imports amid raw milk glut
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Milk farmers say up to 15,000 producers have been hit, with about 211 tonnes of raw milk a day going unsold for three months since January, and want imports paused until domestic supply is fully absorbed.Phra Pradaeng Songkran set for April 24–26, offering a Mon-culture twist near Bangkok
Phra Pradaeng Songkran set for April 24–26, offering a Mon-culture twist near Bangkok
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Tourists are being urged to extend their Songkran plans to Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan, where the district’s late-April festivities blend water-splashing with rare Thai-Raman (Mon Thai) traditions, parades and merit-making.UK halts student visas for four countries as asylum claims surge
UK halts student visas for four countries as asylum claims surge
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
The UK has paused student visas for four countries after a sharp rise in asylum claims, citing widespread visa abuse and pressure on the asylum systemAnutin confirms Thailand’s readiness to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026
Anutin confirms Thailand’s readiness to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok as Thailand steps up preparations to host the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings on October 12-18, 2026 at QSNCC under the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience”.Lebanon crisis deepens: Israel strikes Beirut again as deaths rise, 60,000 displaced
Lebanon crisis deepens: Israel strikes Beirut again as deaths rise, 60,000 displaced
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Israel has intensified air strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon after ordering civilians south of the Litani River to evacuate north. Displaced: 60,000.