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Financial institutions continue to provide normal services for both retail and corporate clients, Deputy Governor of the the Bank of Thailand Roong Mallikamas said on March 31, describing the impact as a “short-term shock".

Following an assessment of the situation after the recent earthquake, the TAT reported that conditions in Bangkok and other regions had returned to normal.

"ASEAN reaffirms its solidarity with the families and communities affected by the earthquake and its impact," ASEAN said in a statement, extending its deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand.

As the earthquake’s epicentre was at a depth of 10km, the impact level could be very strong.

Earlier, the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 in Myanmar and 7.3 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Exports, a key driver of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, jumped 14.0% in February from a year earlier, above a forecast rise of 9.7% in a Reuters poll and following January's 13.6% increase.

Thai exports of decorative plants in 2023–2024 grew to 9.32 billion THB, of which more than half came from orchids.

The move aims to streamline immigration procedures for ASEAN visitors who have made significant contributions to Hong Kong’s economic development or are invited to attend major events in China.

These strategies are designed to prepare for an anticipated surplus in fruit production, lift domestic consumption, and expand export opportunities.

Malaysia is preparing for a significant influx of Muslim tourists this Ramadan, expecting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors.

Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information has urged social media platforms to respond more effectively and promptly to user reports, as most currently take an average of five days or longer to act.

A total of some 7,000 foreign nationals have been rescued from call-centre scam gangs in Myanmar where they had been forced to work since last month, according to Thai security sources.