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Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Thai consumers are being hit by rising pork, chicken and egg prices, despite the Commerce Ministry insisting no controlled goods have been allowed to increaseBangchak flags fuel demand above output, some petrol stations temporarily shut
Bangchak flags fuel demand above output, some petrol stations temporarily shut
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
A 30% jump in short-term fuel demand strained nationwide distribution, leaving around 10-20% of service stations temporarily unable to operate.Petrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
Petrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Middle East war disrupts petrochemical supplies, drives up plastic prices and raises shortage fears across Thai industry, healthcare and consumer goodsMotegi hints at SDF deployment for Hormuz minesweeping
Motegi hints at SDF deployment for Hormuz minesweeping
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Japan may send Self-Defence Forces troops for a minesweeping mission in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, after a ceasefire is established, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday (March 22).G-7 foreign chiefs urge Iran to halt attacks immediately
G-7 foreign chiefs urge Iran to halt attacks immediately
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers Saturday (March 21) issued a statement urging Iran to immediately stop its attacks on neighbouring countries that threaten the security of the Middle East and the world.Thailand’s BTS Group chairman calls for 40-baht rail fare to ease city costs amid oil surge
Thailand’s BTS Group chairman calls for 40-baht rail fare to ease city costs amid oil surge
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
A fixed rail fare of about 40 baht a trip, or roughly 1,000 baht a month, is seen as an affordable way to draw commuters off the roads as fuel costs climb.Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Iran’s president used a call with Narendra Modi to propose a West Asia-led security framework and seek a bigger BRICS role in halting hostilities, while India stuck to its line on dialogue, open shipping lanes and regional stability.AIS, True set up 24-hour war rooms, say Thai internet unaffected
AIS, True set up 24-hour war rooms, say Thai internet unaffected
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s two biggest telecom operators said international connectivity remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East, with backup routes in place to keep services running as normal.Thailand urges citizens to follow embassy advice as Middle East conflict persists
Thailand urges citizens to follow embassy advice as Middle East conflict persists
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry is urging Thais travelling abroad and those still in the Middle East to save embassy hotlines, follow official warnings and use the Thai Consular app, as 1,475 Thai nationals have already been assisted out of the region.Thailand invites public to join Earth Hour 2026 on March 28
Thailand invites public to join Earth Hour 2026 on March 28
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The government is urging people across Thailand to switch off lights and unused electrical appliances for one hour on March 28 as part of the global Earth Hour 2026 campaign.