China seeks deeper Thailand ties in ‘golden 50 years’
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
China says its newly approved 15th National Economic and Social Development Plan will deepen cooperation with Thailand in AI, green growth and the digital economy, while Beijing, Bangkok and Naypyidaw intensify joint action against scam networks.
Government outlines six reasons Thai oil prices reference Singapore
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The government says Singapore’s oil market remains the fairest regional benchmark for Thailand, reflecting real trade, supply, demand and lower volatility.
Oil prices rise as Iran war spreads across the wider Middle East
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
Brent was set for a record monthly surge after Yemen's Houthis attacked Israel, deepening fears over disrupted shipping lanes and oil flows across the region.
Thai Navy says border container move follows Cambodia accord
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy says the containers and barbed wire were installed only where needed, in line with the agreed deployment line, to deter provocation.
Israel closes airspace until April 16, Thais urged to delay flight bookings
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv has warned Thai nationals to postpone buying flights out of Israel after Israeli authorities extended the airspace closure until April 16, 2026.
ERC fixes new power tariff, seeks state support for vulnerable groups
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
If May-August 2026 tariff is set at 3.95 baht a unit, the state would need 878 million baht to keep bills unchanged for low-use households as ERC says power fuel supplies remain secure.