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Women riders emerge as a 26-billion-baht force in Southeast Asia
Women riders emerge as a 26-billion-baht force in Southeast Asia
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
A new study says women drivers and riders on Grab in Southeast Asia could generate US$800 million by 2025, highlighting digital platforms’ role in economic inclusionMine clearance stepped up on Sa Kaeo border as more than 60,000 sq m remain high-risk
Mine clearance stepped up on Sa Kaeo border as more than 60,000 sq m remain high-risk
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Burapha Task Force says it has cleared 39,100 sq m of a nearly 100,000-sq-m suspected hazardous area on the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo, but more than 60% remains dangerous. A POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine was recently found and removed.New intoxication rules take effect, Royal Gazette announces
New intoxication rules take effect, Royal Gazette announces
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand introduces new intoxication checks under law, allowing sellers to assess drunken behaviour using standardised tests from March 28.Thailand’s malls go dark 8.30–9.30pm tonight for Earth Hour 2026
Thailand’s malls go dark 8.30–9.30pm tonight for Earth Hour 2026
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Major retail groups across Thailand are joining Earth Hour 2026 with lights-out campaigns, green activities and public calls for collective climate actionBangkok eyes May 1 reopening of ‘Green Bridge’ link between Lumpini and Benjakitti as energy crisis slows works
Bangkok eyes May 1 reopening of ‘Green Bridge’ link between Lumpini and Benjakitti as energy crisis slows works
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Deputy Bangkok Governor Jakkapan Phiewngam says the Green Bridge upgrade in Pathum Wan is 73.94% complete, behind plan due to fuel shortages and materials constraints. Contractors aim to open the 250-metre link informally by May 1, 2026, ahead of the May 11 contract end date.Anutin rejects ‘sick man of Asia’ label, vows new Cabinet next week
Anutin rejects ‘sick man of Asia’ label, vows new Cabinet next week
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
PM Anutin said Thailand is not the ‘sick man of Asia’, insisted investor confidence remains intact and pledged a new government next week to tackle the energy crisis.Thailand to seek new Asean meeting on Iran war fallout
Thailand to seek new Asean meeting on Iran war fallout
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand plans to propose a new special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy supplies, shipping and regional security.Suphajee says 5 fertiliser ships stranded at Hormuz as Thailand moves to curb prices
Suphajee says 5 fertiliser ships stranded at Hormuz as Thailand moves to curb prices
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says five fertiliser ships are stuck at Hormuz as Thailand tightens price controls and reviews oil pricingEkniti says no more subsidies to keep fuel prices artificially low
Ekniti says no more subsidies to keep fuel prices artificially low
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said Thailand can no longer subsidise fuel to keep prices artificially low as the Iran war prolongs the energy shock.