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
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 handwashing
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.
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.
Three Mayuree Naree crew still alive, but rescue remains difficult
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Navy chief of staff has confirmed that three crew members aboard the Mayuree Naree are still alive, but rescue efforts remain difficult because the vessel is in a conflict zone.
People’s Party nominates Natthaphong for PM vote, keeps House Speaker pick under wraps
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The People’s Party has nominated Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut as its prime ministerial candidate, while saying its nominee for House Speaker has yet to be finalised, deputy spokesperson Pukkamon Nunarnan said.
True reports completion of Arise stake deal, reshaping major shareholding
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
True has informed the SET that the share transaction between Telenor and Arise Digital Technology has been completed, making CP Group the largest shareholder with a 25.01% stake.
Major IP Raid at MBK Center: 100,000 Counterfeit Items Seized in Global Compliance Push
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Thai authorities seize 30 million baht worth of illicit goods at Bangkok’s MBK Center as the Department of Intellectual Property vows to exit US ‘watch list’