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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0700Royal command appoints Anutin as Thailand's prime minister
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has appointed Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0700Thai women among most favourite for Koreans to tie the knot
Women from Thailand have emerged as one of the top foreigners getting married to South Koreans.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0700India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs
MUMBAI — A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0700Myanmar parliament starts president-selection process on March 30
Myanmar's parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials said on Friday, a vote many analysts expect
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0700Kpop boyband BTS to visit 34 cities in a year for comeback world tour 'Arirang'
SEOUL - Kpop superstar boyband BTS will embark on a world tour next month to showcase new album Arirang, after marking the end of a more than three-year hiatus for military service with a concert at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square ...
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:33:00 +07002 injured, southern human rights MP unharmed in ambush
NARATHIWAT - Prachachat Party MP Kamonsak Leewamoh narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen as he was returning to his home in Bacho district in the early hours of Friday.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:03:00 +0700Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demand
Ethanol manufacturers are increasing production to serve growing demand for gasohol E20, aligning with the government's efforts to reduce Thailand's reliance on oil imports.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:39:00 +0700Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:27:00 +0700Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:19:00 +0700Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).