Angels edge Tampines to reach semis
Angels edge Tampines to reach semisBangkok United's Teerasil Dangda celebrates his goal. Teerasil Dangda's 15th-minute strike gave Bangkok United a perfect start as they built on their 2-1 first-leg victory last week in Thailand. If they [Tampines] could play like they did in the second half, they would be a strong team in the future," he added. Next up for Bangkok United is a home match against Port in the Thai League 1 tomorrow. Sharks take on BuriramLeaders Buriram United will host Chonburi in the Thai League 1 today.
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March 14, 2026 13:32 UTC
Ex-minister Saksayam ‘cleared of false asset declaration’
Anti-graft body confirms decision but not certain if it is linked to earlier court rulingThe Constitutional Court in January 2024 ordered Saksayam Chidchob — the brother of Bhumjaithai Party patriarch Newin Chidchob — to quit the cabinet over an asset concealment case. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration has been dismissed. In January 2024, the Constitutional Court ruled 7-1 to terminate Mr Saksayam’s ministerial status over an asset concealment case. Political observers noted that in previous cases linked to Constitutional Court rulings, the NACC has rarely issued decisions that contradict the court’s findings. The Constitutional Court ruled against Yingluck, and the NACC later found grounds for wrongdoing.
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March 14, 2026 13:25 UTC
Comforts of a Hyrox race in a chaotic world
Sports and personal wellness have expanded beyond their four walls and courts, and the desire for like-minded community building has a lot to do with that. Suddenly, tennis has become somewhat of a personality trait to aspire to, and running clubs are rampant. We have written extensively about Thailand's rapid adoption of community-led sports and recreational activities, the proliferation of wellness clubs and the rise of optimised health. Whatever is hot and sizzling in the world, we are quick to spot and even quicker to dive in. Hyrox represents the rise of the "Amateur Elite" culture, part of a new cultural subset among the urban population.
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March 14, 2026 01:22 UTC
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocksRECAP: Asian stocks retreated yesterday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses. Retail investors were net buyers of 10.23 billion baht, followed by institutional investors at 7.13 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of 15.17 billion baht, followed by brokerage firms at 2.19 billion. Subsidies have reached 16 baht a litre, costing the state Oil Fuel Fund more than 1 billion baht a day. Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to invest 16-18 billion baht this year to open new stores, renovate existing ones and enhance the customer experience.
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March 14, 2026 01:21 UTC
3 Thai crew on attacked ship 'still alive'
3 Thai crew on attacked ship 'still alive'Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy, says three Thai crew members remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. ((Photo: Royal Thai Navy spokesperson)Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy. Rear Adm Parach Rattanachaiyaphan, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, said Thai authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating assistance for all 23 crew members through diplomatic channels and naval cooperation. Two vessels owned by Thai business interests but registered in Singapore remain safely docked in the United Arab Emirates, carrying a total of 36 Thai sailors along with other foreign crew members. The Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat has already issued emergency passports to facilitate their departure.
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March 14, 2026 01:11 UTC
Russian crude imports eyed
Thailand has already increased its crude oil reserves from 92 days to 98 days to strengthen national energy security. Another development is the United States' decision to lift its boycott on Russian crude oil exports. In response, the Energy Ministry is preparing to negotiate purchases of Russian crude to supplement Thailand's supplies and ensure domestic energy security, he said. Initial discussions suggest that Russian crude could be processed by Thai refineries, and officials will coordinate with refinery operators and traders who can access Russian supplies. Refineries must still bear additional costs, including crude oil premiums, shipping and insurance, which have risen significantly.
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March 14, 2026 00:40 UTC
Bangkok air pollution rises sharply
Bangkok air pollution rises sharplyAir pollution in Bangkok surged overnight, with PM2.5 readings above Thailand’s safety threshold in 57 monitoring areas on Friday morning, as shifting winds, a large grass fire and stagnant nighttime conditions pushed fine-dust levels higher. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Air Quality Information Centre said the city’s average PM2.5 concentration at 7am on Friday was 43.7 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³), exceeding the national guideline of 37.5. The worst readings were logged in Bang Na (109.3), Thung Khru (109), Phra Khanong (107.2), Prawet (107) and Yan Nawa (106.7). The governor added that the city is coordinating with neighbouring provinces to curb open burning and that PM2.5 levels are likely to ease later this month as southerly winds become established. Residents can monitor real-time air quality on the BMA and Gistda platforms and are advised to keep windows closed during high readings, run indoor air purifiers where possible, and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise during peak hours.
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March 13, 2026 23:28 UTC
The allure of the self-built home market
Larger developers such as Sansiri and mid-sized developers are entering the resilient self-built home market. The self-built home market in Thailand has shown steady growth, typically expanding at a single-digit rate annually. Broken down by area, Greater Bangkok recorded a sharper decline of nearly 15%, from 51.4 billion baht to 43.7 billion, while upcountry markets fell 8% from 160 billion baht to 146 billion. Greater Bangkok presales fell 17% to 267 billion baht, while upcountry markets declined 14% to 170 billion baht. Valued at roughly 200 billion baht annually, the self-built home market is highly fragmented and dominated by small contractors, which account for about three-quarters of market share.
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March 13, 2026 23:26 UTC
Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest
Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrestNotorious Latin American narco trafficker Marset (3rd left) has finally been arrested in Bolivia after eluding police for years. (Photo: AFP)SANTA CRUZ (BOLIVIA) - Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia. Paz has sought to boost ties with the United States since winning office last year in elections that ended two decades of socialist rule begun under Indigenous coca farmer Evo Morales. Marset is the second Latin American narco boss to be killed or captured in under a month. Last month, one of the United States and Mexico's most-wanted men, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, was killed by the Mexico military during an arrest raid.
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March 13, 2026 23:20 UTC
Netanyahu's long game ensnares Trump
Netanyahu's long game ensnares TrumpDonald Trump is caught in the trap that he helped to build, and he is starting to flail against his fate. Mr Trump managed to "decapitate" much of the Iranian regime in the first hour of the American‑Israeli sneak attack. His goal has always been to draw those countries into a direct conflict with Iran, and with Mr Trump, he has finally succeeded. To escape again, Mr Trump would have to accept that he has been wrong, so probably not. The likeliest alternative, unfortunately, is for Mr Trump to decide that the solution is yet more force.
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March 13, 2026 22:52 UTC
War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourse
War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourseThe SET index closed at 1,409.35 points, down 20.45 points or 1.43% on Friday. Trading volume also jumped significantly, with two trading days featuring turnover exceeding 100 billion baht. Average daily turnover in February alone rose 57% from January to 72.5 billion baht. The market ended the day down 5.3% with turnover of 159 billion baht, the most in four years. The company targets sales growth this year of 6% year-on-year to 40 billion baht and presales of 49 billion.
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March 13, 2026 22:49 UTC
Deadly deception
Deadly deceptionRe: "US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike", (World, March 6). Tomahawk missiles are operated only by the US, the UK, and Australia -- not by "many countries", as Mr Trump claimed. No, Thailand should not join and donate $1 billion (32.2 billion baht) to Mr Trump's get-rich-quick "Board of Peace" scheme. Burin Kantabutra sensibly writes, again, presenting that traditional institution, the Royal Thai Police, in a negative light. This being so, it must be wondered why the Royal Thai Police has been left with its reputation so richly shredded and stained?
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March 13, 2026 22:47 UTC
State must tackle racism
State must tackle racismOn the surface, a case involving a group of men assaulting an ethnic Karen worker in Chon Buri may look like an ordinary crime. The beating is racial discrimination and bigotry, a crime that needs to be addressed. By not taking appropriate action, police, like other state authorities, are implicitly condoning racial discrimination. The Bang Kloi ethnic community still cannot return to their ancestral home, even though they have legally proved their community had existed before the forest protection law. We need to eradicate discrimination through education, while the state must be obliged to fix the wrong and ensure that bigotry will not be tolerated.
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March 13, 2026 22:47 UTC
Stepping up against discrimination
Stepping up against discriminationAn LGBTQ couple exchange their wedding vows on Jan 23, 2025, the day the Marriage Equality Act took effect. In its current form, it should be translated as the 'Sex Equality Act'. These Thai laws differentiate between "unjust discrimination" and "just discrimination". Internationally, all forms of discrimination are forbidden, and there is no differentiation between just and unjust discrimination. In particular, the committee advised the country to reform the 'Gender Equality' Act with a "comprehensive definition of discrimination against women, including direct and indirect discrimination, formal and substantive equality, and de jure (in law) and de facto (in fact) equality in the public and private spheres, as well as intersecting forms of discrimination".
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March 13, 2026 22:47 UTC
War on Iran is one 'Taco' too far
War on Iran is one 'Taco' too farThe "Trump always chickens out" (Taco) investment strategy -- buying beaten-down stocks on the assumption that the US president will ultimately back down from his more extreme policies -- has, for the most part, been a profitable one. But the Iran war may change that. So far, US equities have been remarkably calm, likely, in part, on the assumption that Mr Trump will pull back if necessary. To varying degrees, markets wobbled in response to each of these episodes, forcing Mr Trump to tone down the rhetoric. Investors may now start asking whether this crisis is one Mr Trump can't relieve, even if he does "chicken out."
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March 13, 2026 22:47 UTC