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DDC warns of heat stroke risk as Thailand enters hot season
DDC warns of heat stroke risk as Thailand enters hot season
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Thailand’s Disease Control Department has warned the public to watch for heat stroke during the summer months after 182 heat-related illnesses and 21 deaths were recorded last year.Ekniti and oil traders assure ample domestic fuel, order urgent transport fixes
Ekniti and oil traders assure ample domestic fuel, order urgent transport fixes
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Thailand’s oil reserves remain sufficient despite mounting concerns, with officials stepping up efforts to keep supplies flowing smoothly.Anutin says PM vote should not be delayed, but no date set yet
Anutin says PM vote should not be delayed, but no date set yet
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul says the vote for Thailand’s next prime minister should move ahead without delay after Sophon Saram’s election as House Speaker, but stressed that the timing still depends on the formal royal endorsement process.Chadchart uses ‘chemical DNA’ to trace Bangkok PM2.5, cuts severe days by half
Chadchart uses ‘chemical DNA’ to trace Bangkok PM2.5, cuts severe days by half
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says chemical fingerprint analysis helped identify the real sources of PM2.5, leading to a 45-50% drop in days with dangerous pollution levels.SEC Tightens Crypto Oversight with Proposed ‘Travel Rule’ to Combat Money Laundering
SEC Tightens Crypto Oversight with Proposed ‘Travel Rule’ to Combat Money Laundering
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Thai regulator moves to align digital asset standards with global norms, requiring firms to track and share sender-recipient data for every transactionAnutin reassures public as Thailand says oil supplies remain sufficient
Anutin reassures public as Thailand says oil supplies remain sufficient
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Following an emergency meeting, the government insisted there is no energy crisis and said distribution management, not supply, is the main challenge.DOPA suspends People’s Party access after member data leak scare
DOPA suspends People’s Party access after member data leak scare
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
The Department of Provincial Administration has cut the People’s Party off from DOPA-Digital ID and Smart Card access after unauthorised attempts to reach its membership database, while warning that misuse of leaked personal data could trigger action under multiple laws.From rural schoolteacher to House Speaker: The rise of Sophon Saram
From rural schoolteacher to House Speaker: The rise of Sophon Saram
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
From teacher and veteran politician to Parliament’s top chair, Sophon Saram’s rise reflects decades of political experience and influence within Bhumjaithai.Sophon elected House Speaker after secret ballot in first sitting
Sophon elected House Speaker after secret ballot in first sitting
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Saram defeated People’s Party rival Parit Wacharasindhu 289-123 in the House Speaker vote after MPs debated how ballots should be marked.Yangon sees light traffic congestion as odd-even license plate driving system enforcement begins on March 14
Yangon sees light traffic congestion as odd-even license plate driving system enforcement begins on March 14
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Sources say traffic in Yangon is expected to be lighter than usual on March 14 as enforcement of the odd-even license plate driving system begins following the end of the education period.