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Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges serious talks
Thailand has welcomed a reported two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to lasting peace in the Middle East, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday, April 8. The minister said the conflict and violence had caused widespread damage in Iran and across the region, with the impact…
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Three missing Mayuree Naree crew members confirmed dead
Three crew members of the Mayuree Naree vessel have been confirmed dead following an attack by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Thailand’s foreign minister said yesterday, April 8. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that rescue teams from Iran and Oman were able to enter the ship and confirmed the deaths of the three crew…
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Thai airlines announce route suspensions after fuel price surge
Thai Lion Air, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia suspended several domestic and international routes amid rising fuel costs linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three airlines announced that the route changes made this week were prompted by higher operating costs following a sharp increase in fuel prices. Thai Lion Air suspended its route from Don Mueang International…
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AirAsia ticket prices rise 40% as fuel costs stay sky-high
AirAsia X is raising ticket prices by up to 40% as soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Middle Eastern conflict put fresh pressure on airlines across Asia. The carrier said yesterday, April 6, that higher oil prices had become its most serious challenge, with jet fuel costs doubling in recent weeks. The increase is forcing the long-haul low-cost airline…
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Thai Airways allows two power banks, bans onboard use
Thai Airways International issued a security notice today, April 3, outlining new power bank rules that allow each passenger to carry up to two devices on board, but prohibit their use and charging during flights. The airline said in a social media post that the restriction has been in effect since March 27, in line with safety regulations announced by…
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French-born rapper cites ChatGPT in credit dispute with Thai director
A French-born rapper based in South Korea and Thai film director disputed over the credit of a music video after the artist listed herself as the director, citing ChatGPT conversations as part of her explanation. The disagreement surfaced after K-hip hop artist Mouna Loriane De Gallois Kone Kaga, known professionally as Moon, released the music video for her song “Fresh Girls…
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Microsoft to invest US$1 billion in Thailand’s cloud and AI by 2028
Microsoft has announced it will invest more than US$1 billion in Thailand between 2026 and 2028 to develop cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to strengthen the country’s competitiveness globally and to upskill digital skills for millions of people nationwide. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president, said the company is focusing on what it calls the diffusion rate…
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Search finds no trace of missing Thai crew after Mayuree Naree attack
Three Thai crew members from the Mayuree Naree cargo ship remain missing after the ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, with the vessel’s operator saying an extensive search found no trace of them. The Mayuree Naree was attacked by the Iranian military while departing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and travelling to India. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
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Rights holder accuses Thai publisher of unlicensed comics sales
Tong Li Publishing Co., Ltd issued a Thai-language statement today, March 26, alleging that Thailand-based publisher BURAPAT COMICS has been printing, distributing and selling the comic Hongsa Chom Rachan without legal authorisation. Hongsa Chom Rachan is the Thai release of The Ravages of Time, a Chinese-language historical comic series from Hong Kong set in the Three Kingdoms era that has…
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Thai vessel passes Strait of Hormuz safely, second ship also permitted
A Thai-flagged Bangchak vessel has passed through the Strait of Hormuz safely amid unrest in the area, according to updates yesterday, March 24, from the Iranian Embassy in Bangkok and Bangchak Corporation Plc. A second Thai ship was also reportedly cleared to transit the strait. In a Facebook post on the “IR Iran Embassy in Bangkok Thailand” page, the Embassy…
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Two Thai students killed in Miami Beach hit-and-run
Two Thai nationals were killed in Miami Beach, Florida, after being hit by a car while crossing a road on March 17, during the US spring break holiday period, with police later arresting the driver. The crash happened at about 9.05pm as the pair crossed Collins Avenue near 73rd Street. Rescue workers rushed both victims to the hospital, but they later…
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died at 43 years old after a battle with cancer, the company said yesterday, March 23, announcing the death of the entrepreneur who oversaw the subscription platform through its parent company. In a statement, an OnlyFans spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a…
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US issues alert urging Americans to exercise increased caution
The US Department of State issued a worldwide security alert advising US citizens to exercise increased caution, citing an escalating US-Israel-Iran war. In the alert issued yesterday, March 22, the department urged US citizens, particularly those in Middle Eastern countries, to take extra precautions and follow security guidance provided by the nearest US embassy or consulate. The department said US diplomatic…
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Suvarnabhumi Airport ranking rises to 36th in 2026 world’s best airport
Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced that Suvarnabhumi International Airport was ranked 36th in the 2026 World’s Best Airport list, improving its ranking by three positions from 39th last year. In a Facebook post shared yesterday, March 22, AOT said Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport brought pride to Thailand again following service improvements that helped both airports rise in…
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Mum on the run in Asia TikToker jailed after return to UK from Thailand
A British TikToker known online as “Mum on the run in Asia” was sentenced to 26 months in prison for drug offences after returning to the UK from Thailand. The TikTok user, Ellis Matthews, left the UK in 2021 and travelled to Thailand while pregnant. She later attracted attention online for a controversial video posted last year on her TikTok…
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Thai ex-cabin crew gets hate from South Korean netizens after resigning
A Thai woman drew abusive comments from South Korean social media users after resigning from Korean Air and posting a farewell message on Instagram featuring photos of herself in a flight attendant uniform. The former Korean Air flight attendant, identified only as Jam, shared the images on her Instagram account, @jammamyy, on February 28. In the caption, she wrote, “Once…
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Labour Ministry confirms Thai worker killed in attack in Israel
A Thai national working in Israel was killed yesterday, March 18, amid escalating conflict in the region, prompting Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urge Thai citizens to move away from high-risk areas for safety. Labour Minister Trinuch Thienthong said today, March 19, that officials at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed the death of the Thai worker, Chaiwat…
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AEROTHAI says 1,000+ Middle East flights to Thailand cancelled
More than 1,000 flights to Thailand have been cancelled by airlines from the Middle East since February 28, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), as the regional conflict continues to affect traffic through Thai airspace. Surachai Nuprom, AEROTHAI’s deputy executive director and acting executive director, said today, March 18, that the impact on flight volumes in Thailand has become…
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Thai aviation industry costs rise as AAT seeks government relief
The Airline Association of Thailand (AAT) has met executives from six member airlines to discuss rising cost pressures on the Thai aviation industry, as it prepares to ask the government for urgent relief measures. The AAT said it recently convened a meeting with top management from its member airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Nok Air, Thai Lion…
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Saraburi plane crash injures 75 year old pilot near roadside shop
A plane crashed near a roadside shop in Phra Phutthabat district, Saraburi province, yesterday evening, March 15, striking power lines and a large tamarind tree and injuring the 75 year old pilot, police said. Investigators at Phra Phutthabat Police Station were alerted by a member of the public that a small aircraft had gone down along a road in Moo…
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Thai doctor catches Chinese thief, stealing on Udon Thani-Bangkok flight
A Thai doctor chased down and detained a Chinese man who stole 200,000 baht in cash during a Thai Airways flight from Udon Thani to Bangkok on Friday, March 13. In a Facebook post, the doctor said the incident occurred on a Thai Airways flight from Udon Thani province to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. He said the plane departed Udon Thani…
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20 Thai crew return after Strait of Hormuz ship attack, but 3 remain missing
Twenty Thai crew members from Precious Shipping Public Company Limited (PSL) arrived in Thailand yesterday, March 15, after being rescued following a Strait of Hormuz ship attack on March 11. Three crew members remain missing. PSL’s cargo ship Mayuree Naree was attacked by Iranian forces at about 11.30am on March 11 while travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to…
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Muscat embassy welcomes 20 Thai crew members after rescue
The Thai Ambassador to Muscat hosted a dinner and held discussions with the 20 crew members from the Mayuree Naree vessel at the Ambassador’s residence in Oman yesterday, 14 March, following an incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Ambassador Warunee Pankrajang, together with embassy officials, held talks and a dinner with crew of the Mayuree Naree, along with the manager…
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Cambodia to shut 2,000 petrol stations amid energy crisis
Cambodia is bracing for fuel supply disruptions, with plans to temporarily close around 2,000 of its 6,300 petrol stations amid an energy shortage linked to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, commerce minister Cham Nimol announced on March 13. Cham Nimol said the ministry is developing a formula to adjust retail fuel prices, taking into account the current pressures on petrol station…
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Jet skis, inflatable boats proposed for Thai cargo ship crew search
Thai public figure Gun Jompalang has proposed using small vessels as an option for the Royal Thai Navy as efforts continue to locate three Thai crew members missing after the cargo ship Mayuree Naree was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Gun Jompalang said today, March 13, that he had taken the family of one of the missing crew members…
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Thai Airways raises ticket prices 10–15% amid higher fuel costs
Thai Airways has started increasing ticket fares by about 10 to 15% to offset higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East situation, as the airline maintains stable operations and presses ahead with expansion plans. The Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, Cherdchome Therdsteerasukdi, said the airline has begun adjusting ticket prices in line with higher oil prices. Cherdchome said Thai…
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3 Thai crew members missing after cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Three Thai nationals remain missing after the attack on the Thai-owned cargo vessel Mayuree Naree at the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, March 11, with 20 other crew members reported to have been rescued. The Mayuree Naree was attacked twice by unidentified weapons while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz at about 11.30am Thailand time. The vessel is owned by Thai shipping…
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Iran admits attack on Thai-flagged cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military has admitted attacking the Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of ignoring warnings while trying to make an unauthorised transit. The semi-official Iranian news agency Fars reported yesterday, March 11, that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement confirming Iranian forces had targeted two ships in the Strait of…
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Air India Express plane stuck on runway after hard landing in Phuket
An Air India Express flight carrying 133 passengers made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport today, March 11, leaving the aircraft disabled on the runway and disrupting airport operations. No injuries were reported. Tourist police were notified at about 11.20am after an aircraft encountered a landing problem at the airport. The plane was identified as Air India Express flight IX938…
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Israel’s ambassador says Thais should blame Iran for oil prices
Israel’s ambassador to Thailand said yesterday, March 10, during a media briefing on the Iran-Israel war that Thais feeling the effects of higher fuel costs should direct their frustration at Iran, citing what she described as its deliberate disruption of energy market stability. Speaking to reporters, Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm, Israel’s ambassador to Thailand, argued that Iran was intentionally undermining stability…
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