IN PROTESTING the attack on Thai-flagged bulk carrier “Mayuree Naree” in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday (Mar. 11) the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry summoned Iranian Ambassador Nassereddin Heidari to a meeting to discuss and ascertain the facts of the incident, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon. Mr. Panidol Patchimsawat, the ministry’s deputy spokesperson, said
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Minister sets up war room to monitor US-Israel attack on Iran
THAI Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has set up a war room to deal with tensions arising from US and Israel’s attack on Iran and has urged Thais in both countries to evacuate risky areas immediately, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Feb. 28). As the conflict could escalate and potentially affect the well-being of
Read moreIsrael says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran in coordination with US
By Reuters – published by CNA and Agencies – published by DW ISRAEL said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran in coordination with the United States on Saturday (Feb. 28), pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with
Read moreYoutuber shares another video of attack at Angkor Wat
A TRAVEL youtuber who was attacked by a Russian man at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with the guards not helping him and his companion forcing him to fight back and after that told by the Khmer police to keep quiet about the incident today (Jan. 12) posted a photo of his face
Read moreBrutal transgender gang slashes British man in Pattaya
A LONELY British man who had asked for the services of two women was stunned when four transgender sex workers had instead come to his condo in Pattaya and when he rejected them and refused to pay 10,000 baht per person as demanded was badly slashed on his head, TV Channel 7 said this
Read moreIndia launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation
By AFP and published by CNA Muzaffarabad, Pakistan – India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early Wednesday (May 7) in a major escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, with Islamabad vowing retaliation. The Indian government said it had attacked nine sites, describing them as “precision strikes at terrorist camps” in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, days
Read morePipe bomb thrown at armoured vehicle in Far South
INSURGENTS flung a pipe bomb at an armoured vehicle in the Far South province of Narathiwat at 9 p.m. today (April 2) but fortunately there were no casualties, Naewna newspaper quoted “Khao Baan Rao Chai Daen Tai” as saying. The pipe bomb hit the armoured vehicle from the 4th Infantry Regiment near Ban Mai
Read moreBerserk Iranian tourist uses syringe to stab hotel staff
AN IRANIAN man holidaying in Phuket went berserk this evening (March 17) using a syringe to stab staff of a hotel in Karon subdistrict with police rushing in to control and overpower him, Amarin TV said. Karon police station was notified at 6.11 p.m. that the Iranian tourist, identified as Mr. Reza Bahman Farshi,
Read moreAt least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack
By AP and published by Yahoo!News Magdeburg, Germany – A car ploughed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday (Dec. 20), killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack. The driver was arrested at the scene
Read moreFour Thai fishermen to be released today: Myanmar envoy
MYANMAR Ambassador to Thailand Chit Swe said the four Thai fishermen captured in an attack by Myanmar navy patrol boats on three Thai trawlers last Saturday would be released today (Dec. 5), Thai Rath newspaper and Amarin TV said. The envoy added that they would be released at around 5 p.m. but his country’s
Read moreThailand to protest Myanmar warships attacking Thai fishing boats
THAILAND is moving to protest three Myanmar warships attacking around 50 Thai fishing boats that had set sail from Ranong soon after midnight today (Nov. 30) leading to two fishermen having died, two injured and two more missing while one boat with 31 fishermen was captured, Naewna newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Thanathip Sawangsaeng, the
Read more2 more blasts after insurgents stole firearms from wildlife sanctuary
AFTER 20 armed insurgents attacked a wildlife sanctuary in Narathiwat and stole 10 shotguns and burnt down four buildings, they set off two bombs as rangers were inspecting the area in an attempt to ambush and kill them, Thai Rath newspaper said this afternoon (Sep. 22). At 9 a.m. this morning a meeting was
Read moreTaylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled due to planned attack
By Reuters and published by CNA Berlin – Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna this week were cancelled after government confirmation of a planned attack at the stadium, the organiser said late on Wednesday (Aug. 7). “With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice
Read moreCouple of AT-6TH light attack aircraft delivered to Wing 41
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A COUPLE OF BEECHCRAFT/TEXTRON AT-6TH Wolverine light attack aircraft have been recently delivered to Wing 41 in Chiang Mai, said an air force source today (July 18). A batch of six other AT-6TH turboprop, two-seater aircraft are scheduled to follow the couple of the US-built aircraft of the same type
Read moreWhite House says Iran did not warn US about attack specifics
By Agencies and published by CNA Washington – Iran did not provide warnings to the United States last week about its timeframe for launching an attack on Israel or its potential targets, the White House said on Monday (Apr. 15). White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States did
Read moreUS will not take part in any Israeli retaliatory action against Iran
By Reuters and published by CNA – US tells Israel it will not take offensive action against Iran, White House official says – G7: Iran attack risks “uncontrollable” escalation – Israel’s defence minister says Israel has a chance to build coalition against Iran – Israel on high alert with school activities banned and caps
Read moreThais warned to strictly follow orders as Iran attacks Israel
THE THAI embassy in Tel Aviv posted a message on Facebook telling Thais to strictly follow Israeli government’s orders and guidelines while tracking developments after Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles towards Israel but its military said it shot down almost all of them, Naewna newspaper said today (April 14). The Thai Foreign
Read moreIsrael’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday (Apr. 14) his country would achieve victory after the military said it shot down almost all the more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran in a sharp escalation of the Middle East
Read moreSix killed in stabbing attack at Sydney mall, suspect shot dead
By Agencies and published by CNA Sydney – Six people were killed in a stabbing attack at a busy mall in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bondi on Saturday (Apr. 13). Emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction just before 4 p.m. local time. The knife-wielding attacker was shot dead by police at the
Read moreSeven drones shot down over Myanmar capital: Junta
By AFP and published by CNA MYANMAR security services shot down seven drones over the military-built capital Naypyidaw today (Apr. 4), the junta said, in what appeared to be a rare attack on the junta’s centre of power by its opponents. The military’s ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in 2021 sparked renewed
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