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Oil price turmoil triggered by the Middle East conflict has fuelled anxiety across social media, as fears of shortages send people rushing to petrol stations. #FuelShortage #LivingCosts #TheNationThailand #TheNation nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

Thai Hotels Association president Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun warns an oil shortage could hit Thai tourism harder than high fuel prices, damaging foreign visitor confidence. #ThaiTourism #FuelCrisis #TheNationThailand #TheNation nationthailand.com/news/tourism/4…

National Telecom (NT) has reassured users that Thailand’s internet services remain stable despite risks to undersea cables in the Middle East, citing strong backup systems and network resilience. The company said only a small portion of traffic—less than 10% of Thailand’s total data flow to Europe—passes through the affected routes, meaning the overall impact on users is expected to be limited. NT added that it has six international cable systems and proactive contingency plans in place, including traffic rerouting and 24-hour monitoring, to ensure uninterrupted service even if disruptions occur. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #internetservices #middleeast nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

Analysts say Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged as the early political winner of the US–Israeli war on Iran, while Donald Trump is left managing oil-market turmoil, strained alliances and Gulf states facing the heaviest fallout. #Israel nationthailand.com/news/world/400…

Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, organiser of the “Bangkok Motor Show 2026”, reported that 45 car and motorcycle companies have already confirmed booths this year, comprising 37 car companies and eight motorcycle companies. No fewer than 10 new models will be launched, covering electric vehicles and alternative-energy vehicles, as well as new brands that have only recently entered the Thai market, namely Chery, LEPAS, Firefly, Forthing and Tesla. Jaturont Komolmis, vice chairman of the event, said this year’s show focuses on linking automotive manufacturers, technology and global markets in order to support the country’s progress, in line with the direction of the automotive industry as it moves towards the full era of electric vehicles and smart technology. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #vehicles #EVs Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/business…

Energy Ministry has joined forces with the Commerce and Interior ministries to crack down on fuel stockpiling nationwide, warning that anyone found breaking the law will face the toughest possible action. Provincial energy offices have been ordered to closely monitor petrol stations and oil storage sites under the ministry’s supervision, to prevent stockpiling and sales at excessive prices. The move follows a case in Ang Thong now under investigation. Officials said preliminary findings in the Ang Thong case point to failures to report transport documentation and the sale of fuel above the legal price limit. Authorities say legal action will be pursued to the fullest extent if offences are confirmed. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #fuelhoarding #closeinspection nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported the results of water and sediment monitoring on March 20, 2026, in the Kok River, its tributaries, the Sai River, the Ruak River and the Mekong River, covering areas in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces, in the 16th round of monitoring conducted between February 24-27, 2026, to continuously monitor turbidity and contaminants. The results of the 16th water quality analysis under surface water quality standards found that, overall, heavy metal levels were within the standards for surface water sources. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #quality #Water Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/health-w…

Public Health Ministry says it is closely tracking Middle East spillover risks, with medicines and medical supplies stocked for around 3-4 months and tighter energy-saving measures in hospitals. #publichealth nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

Thailand has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of three Thai crew members and called for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East conflict intensifies and begins to threaten global energy supply. The Foreign Ministry warned that attacks have expanded to key infrastructure, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major global energy hub. Officials said the situation could have significant repercussions on oil prices and the global economy. Meanwhile, the Labour Ministry is rushing to assist the family of a Thai worker killed in Israel, while urging Thai workers in the region to follow safety protocols and use the SMART TOEA app for emergency communication. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #ForeignMinistry #safetyconcerns nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

The State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand (SAO) released, on March 20, 2026, a progress report on the collapse of the new SAO office building, which was under construction when earthquake tremors struck. It summarised the findings of the fact-finding committee in three groups: state agencies and the administrative sector, academic institutions and scholars, and professional regulatory organisations, as well as the building inspection results from four engineering institutions (Chulalongkorn University, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Kasetsart University, and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi). #TheNationThailand #TheNation #collapse #earthquake Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/news/gen…

Anutin pledges honest service after second-term royal appointment . Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the ceremony to receive the royal command appointing him Prime Minister for a second term at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in Bangkok on Friday, March 20. . The ceremony followed a House of Representatives vote in which Anutin, the Bhumjaithai Party’s prime ministerial candidate, secured 293 votes, more than half of all sitting MPs. . He pledged to serve with honesty and integrity, uphold the national interest, and work for the well-being of the people and the lasting prosperity of Thailand, in line with the King’s royal pledge and the Constitution. . The next step is the formation of a new government. The Prime Minister will select up to 35 ministers and submit the names for royal approval. . After the new Cabinet takes the oath before His Majesty the King, it will assume office, replacing the caretaker administration. The government must then deliver its policy statement to Parliament within 15 days. . #AnutinCharnvirakul #ThaiPolitics #TheNationThailand #TheNation

What are opportunities for Thailand amid tensions? . Thailand is facing the risk of stagflation amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East, as high living costs, rising unemployment, and inflation may weigh on the economy. . Franc Han Shih reports. #TheNationThailand #Thailand #ASEAN #Oil #น้ำมัน

Anutin Charnvirakul on March 20 formally received the royal command appointing him as Thailand’s 32nd prime minister for a second term, after winning the House vote a day earlier. The appointment was made under Section 158 of the Constitution. The ceremony took place at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, where the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives delivered the royal command in the presence of cabinet members, MPs and relevant officials. The Royal Gazette announcement states that the House approved Anutin’s appointment on March 19, 2026, by a majority of existing MPs. In remarks after the ceremony, Anutin expressed gratitude for the royal appointment and pledged to carry out his duties to the best of his ability with honesty and integrity, for the benefit of the nation and the people. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #Anutin #PrimeMinister nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

The Bank of Thailand says spillovers from the widening Iran war are starting to reach Thailand through higher energy costs and tourism risks, creating downside pressure on GDP. #economy nationthailand.com/business/banki…

Thai police are investigating the death of 32-year-old Briton Jordan Wright, reportedly starred in UK reality series The Only Way Is Essex, after his body was found in a canal near a Phuket hotel. Initial checks found no signs of assault. #Phuket nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

Dr Montien Kanasawat, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said on March 19, 2026, that the department had been closely and continuously monitoring the meningococcal disease outbreak in the UK, noting that the disease must be kept under surveillance under the Communicable Diseases Act 2015. For Thailand, from the start of the year to date, a cumulative total of 5 cases has been recorded, representing an incidence rate of 0.008 per 100,000 population, with 3 deaths (a 60% case fatality rate). Cases have been found sporadically in five provinces: Nan, Yala, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Udon Thani, with one case in each province and no epidemiological links identified. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #Thailand #disease Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/health-w…

The outbreak of meningococcal disease in the UK has become a major source of fear among parents and students after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an urgent warning following the spread of Meningitis B among students at the University of Kent. After laboratory confirmation found several infected students, health authorities moved quickly to contain the situation by deploying staff to set up a temporary vaccination centre and rushing more than 1,000 doses to students and staff considered to be at very high risk, in an effort to build immunity and prevent the disease from spreading beyond the university. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #UK #disease Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/health-w…

A major fire broke out amid hot, windy conditions, engulfing several fishing boats. The flames spread rapidly at the Chao Tha pier in Soi Pa Len 17, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, as rescue teams, firefighters and multiple agencies rushed to the scene and worked frantically to douse the blaze. Emergency services were alerted to a severe fire at 12.10am on March 20, 2026, at the Chao Tha pier in the Khanom municipal area, Soi Pa Len 17, Khanom Subdistrict, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #blaze #Firefighters Read more: nationthailand.com/blogs/news/gen…

Department of Special Investigation has summoned three members of the Wangsuphakijkosol family over alleged encroachment on public land at Had Suan Ya in Ubon Ratchathani. The three named are Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, Yonlada Wangsuphakijkosol and Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, all cited in their capacity as directors of Eiam E-San Tapioca Starch Co. Investigators allege the company dug three water retention ponds covering more than 16 rai on public land in tambon Sri Wichian, Nam Yuen district, for use by its tapioca starch factory. The case is linked to long-running DSI investigations into alleged unlawful use of state land and related land documents. Weerasak, also known as Kamnan Po, has already reported to investigators and denied the allegations. Yonlada has asked to postpone her appointment, while Sudawan has not yet appeared, with reports noting that she remains protected by MP privileges during the current parliamentary session. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #politicians #dsicase nationthailand.com/news/general/4…

GISTDA has warned that if a super El Niño develops, Thailand and the wider ASEAN region could face far more severe climate disruption than under a normal El Niño pattern. The agency said clearer signs could begin to emerge in early May 2026. The potential fallout includes severe drought, falling water reserves, weaker farm output and rising food prices. GISTDA said key producers such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia could see lower yields in crops including rice, sugar and palm oil, raising food security concerns. The agency also warned that hotter, drier conditions could worsen wildfire risks, cross-border haze and PM2.5 pollution, while heatwaves may strain public health systems and electricity demand. It urged faster water management, farm adaptation and stronger regional cooperation to reduce the damage. #TheNationThailand #TheNation #SuperElNino #drought nationthailand.com/news/general/4…