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Middle East war hits home-building sector as material and transport costs surge
Middle East war hits home-building sector as material and transport costs surge
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Rising oil prices, freight disruption and raw material constraints are piling pressure on Thai home builders, with small operators facing the greatest risk if the conflict drags on.Thailand Eyes Global ‘Safe Haven’ Status as BOI Pivots to Secure Production Base Amid Middle East Conflict
Thailand Eyes Global ‘Safe Haven’ Status as BOI Pivots to Secure Production Base Amid Middle East Conflict
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Investment chief Narit Therdsteerasakdi fast-tracks EV, semiconductor, and clean energy agendas to position Thailand as a stable jigsaw in the new world orderWar triggers ‘global aviation crisis’ as oil surges and airspace closures drive ticket prices higher
War triggers ‘global aviation crisis’ as oil surges and airspace closures drive ticket prices higher
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The expanding US-Israel-Iran war has forced widespread airspace closures, flight diversions, cancellations and airport disruptions, while oil prices surge—creating one of the aviation industry’s most severe crises since Covid-19 and pushing fares higher, especially on routes linked to Middle East hubs.Medical drones set to speed up medicine deliveries to Thai islands
Medical drones set to speed up medicine deliveries to Thai islands
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Department of Medical Services has showcased the success of its medical drone project to improve the delivery of medicines and medical supplies to islands across Thailand.Middle East war hits Phuket hotels, triggers booking cancellations
Middle East war hits Phuket hotels, triggers booking cancellations
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Phuket hoteliers say room cancellations have reached about 10% after airlines were disrupted by the fighting, though Ramadan has helped cushion the impact so far.Tawandang Takes Its Draft Beer Beyond Bangkok in Landmark Pattaya Push
Tawandang Takes Its Draft Beer Beyond Bangkok in Landmark Pattaya Push
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Carabao co-founder Sathien Sathientham bets on destination branding and Japanese-German draft technology to crack Thailand's 260-billion-baht beer marketISOC launches nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarding and unfair pricing
ISOC launches nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarding and unfair pricing
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Internal Security Operations Command has ordered provincial units nationwide to form inspection teams to closely monitor fuel sales and stockpiling.China warns of countermeasures over US Section 301 probe of 60 economies
China warns of countermeasures over US Section 301 probe of 60 economies
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
China has called on the United States to reverse its latest trade action after Washington opened a Section 301 investigation into 60 economies, including China, over alleged failures to block imports of goods said to be made with “forced labour”.Middle East Conflict Threatens to Thwart Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
Middle East Conflict Threatens to Thwart Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Escalating fuel costs and flight cancellations spark fears of a 29,000 million baht revenue loss as airline ticket prices jump by up to 15 per cent75 years of Thailand-Laos relations: “The Mekong connecting hearts, weaving bonds of friendship”
75 years of Thailand-Laos relations: “The Mekong connecting hearts, weaving bonds of friendship”
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
December is a meaningful month for the people of Thailand and Laos, as it marks the national days of both countries—December 2 for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and December 5 for Thailand.