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NBTC warns mule SIM openers face up to 3 years in jail under a new law
NBTC warns mule SIM openers face up to 3 years in jail under a new law
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
NBTC warns anyone paid to register “mule SIMs” could face up to three years in jail and a 300,000-baht fine under the amended Technology Crime Decree.US banking giant Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 staff worldwide
US banking giant Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 staff worldwide
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Morgan Stanley is cutting about 2,500 jobs, or 3% of staff, across divisions, a source told Reuters, even after a record year in 2025Anutin collects MP certificate, pledges urgent action on all fronts
Anutin collects MP certificate, pledges urgent action on all fronts
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul received his election certificate at the Election Commission on March 5 and said the caretaker government would press ahead at full capacity, with measures being prepared to shield Thais from potential spillover effects of unrest in the Middle East.Middle East war raises a looming environmental shockwave beyond oil and markets
Middle East war raises a looming environmental shockwave beyond oil and markets
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
The US-Israel-Iran conflict is no longer just shaking energy and financial markets. Analysts warn of regional environmental risks—from petrochemical spills and air pollution to threats to Gulf desalination and global shipping routes.Northern Thailand hit by toxic dust crisis as PM2.5 tops limits in 16 provinces
Northern Thailand hit by toxic dust crisis as PM2.5 tops limits in 16 provinces
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Northern Thailand is choking on hazardous haze as hotspots spread across the region. Chiang Mai is edging towards a crisis, with thick smoke blanketing the city and reducing visibility.Thailand’s February CPI falls 0.88% as energy prices drag inflation down
Thailand’s February CPI falls 0.88% as energy prices drag inflation down
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Thailand’s headline inflation stayed negative for an 11th month in February 2026, driven by cheaper fuel and capped electricity tariffs, though core inflation remained positive, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office said.Iranian media flaunt ‘underground missile city’ arsenal
Iranian media flaunt ‘underground missile city’ arsenal
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Fars News Agency releases footage of an ‘underground missile city’ as analysts warn Gulf air defences may run short amid costly drone interceptionsThai evacuees leave Bahrain via King Fahd Causeway, fly home via Riyadh
Thai evacuees leave Bahrain via King Fahd Causeway, fly home via Riyadh
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Thai embassy team assists nine Thais from Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway to Dammam, then two flights back to Thailand amid regional tensions.ERC moves to secure power supply, adds three spot LNG cargoes amid Iran war concerns
ERC moves to secure power supply, adds three spot LNG cargoes amid Iran war concerns
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission has approved an urgent revision to its fuel procurement plan, adding three spot LNG shipments for March and April 2026 to safeguard electricity system stability amid Middle East tensions.China trims GDP target to 4.5%-5%, first downgrade in 3 years amid weak domestic market
China trims GDP target to 4.5%-5%, first downgrade in 3 years amid weak domestic market
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
China lowered its economic growth target to a range of 4.5 to 5 per cent for 2026, marking the first reduction in the headline target in three years.