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Thailand eyes fuel import swap to keep more refined oil at home
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
PM orders study of refined fuel imports for re-export to Laos while keeping locally refined oil for domestic use, boosting supply security by 5 million litres a day
Netflix raises subscription prices as live content expands
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Netflix has lifted rates for its ad-supported, standard and premium plans in the US and increased charges for adding extra members.
IOC bars trans women from female events from LA 2028
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The IOC has formally barred transgender women and many athletes with differences of sex development from women’s events from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics onward
DSI drops case against Dhammachayo as legal time limit expires
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The DSI said prosecutors had discontinued the money-laundering and receiving stolen property case against Phra Dhammachayo because the legal time limit had expired.
Vaccine institute debunks “Cicada” Covid myth
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
National Vaccine Institute has debunked claims that the Covid “Cicada” variant came from crickets, saying it remains under monitoring and vaccines still protect against severe illness
Thailand to Launch $9 Tourist Entry Fee Under New Government
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Deputy PM Pipat confirms the 300-baht entry fee for air arrivals will be tabled at the first Cabinet meeting, alongside a major ministry merger
Myanmar sets weekly fuel purchase limits based on engine size
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Myanmar will cap weekly fuel purchases by vehicle type from March 27, launching a monitored rationing system in four major cities.
Trump extends 10-day Iran strike pause, says talks progress
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The US president said attacks on Iranian energy plants would be halted until April 6 as Washington presses Tehran to make a deal.
TMD warns of very hot conditions across upper Thailand, with isolated storms and gusty winds
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says a heat low is bringing hot to very hot weather across upper Thailand, with isolated thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas, and haze persisting.
One year on, no accountability in 2.1bn-baht audit office collapse
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
A year after the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building collapse, no one has been held accountable despite multiple probes and mounting evidence of construction flaws