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Global Brands Vow to Absorb Costs as Thai Fuel Prices Surge by 20%
Global Brands Vow to Absorb Costs as Thai Fuel Prices Surge by 20%
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Oral-B, Nestlé, and Mama noodles pledge to freeze prices until at least June, despite a 6-baht per litre hike in diesel squeezing profit marginsGlobal Rice Prices Stagnate as Indian Surplus Offsets War Risks
Global Rice Prices Stagnate as Indian Surplus Offsets War Risks
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Thai exporters face a 15% surge in costs due to Middle East conflict, while a "mammoth" Indian stockpile prevents a spike in global market pricesThailand issues new e-commerce platform competition guidelines, targeting unfair fees, discrimination and self-preferencing
Thailand issues new e-commerce platform competition guidelines, targeting unfair fees, discrimination and self-preferencing
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand has rolled out its new “e-commerce platform guidelines” from March 25, 2026, setting standards on pricing and non-pricing conduct—covering fees, discrimination, visibility restrictions and self-preferencing—to prevent unfair trade and anti-competitive behaviour.95 deaths meant nothing, apparently. | The Signal EP17
95 deaths meant nothing, apparently. | The Signal EP17
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
On March 28, 2025, tremors from the 2025 Myanmar earthquake triggered one of the worst structural disasters in Thailand’s history. The under-construction 33-storey SAO building collapsed, leaving nearly 100 people dead.Vaccine institute debunks “Cicada” Covid myth
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 illnessThailand to Launch $9 Tourist Entry Fee Under New Government
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 mergerMyanmar sets weekly fuel purchase limits based on engine size
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.Economists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
Economists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Experts say prolonged Middle East tensions could keep oil prices high, lifting inflation and slowing growth. SCB EIC has cut its Thailand growth forecast to 1.4% in the base case, while CIMB Thai warns inflation moving above 2% is a danger point.Trump extends 10-day Iran strike pause, says talks progress
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
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.