By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News SINGAPORE/BEIJING – Oil prices were trading more than 2% higher on Monday (Aug. 31) after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and drew retaliation from Tehran, as their conflict extended into its sixth month. Brent crude futures climbed $2.21, or 2.51%, to $90.31
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Weapon prices climbed 30% during conflict with Cambodia: Minister
DEFENCE Minister Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen said a key lesson learnt from the Thai-Cambodian conflict is that “money can’t buy weapons” and even if they are available an additional 30% surcharge is added and for this reason the country should produce what is essential for survival, PPTVHD36 said today (Aug. 18). In opening the
Read moreHouthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes as US hits Iran again
AFP teams in Tehran, Washington and Dubai and published by Yahoo!News YEMEN’S Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday (July 22), potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war engulfing the region. The claim came as the United States launched a fresh wave of
Read moreIranian navy targets Thai-flagged ship amid fresh strikes
By Reuters and published by CNA DUBAI: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday (July 17), as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure. At sea, where the renewed conflict has again cut off
Read moreConflict of interest emerges between Anutin and Newin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters CONFLICT of interest has quietly loomed between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and de facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob over bureaucratic transfers between Interior Ministry Undersecretary Ansit Sampantharat, known as invariably obedient to the former, and Provincial Administration Department Director-General Narucha Kosacivilize, viewed as personally staunch to the latter, according to
Read moreAs global military spending grows, Travel & Tourism faces a perilous future
THREE major travel industry events are due to be held simultaneously in Bangkok today (April 29): [=] The Skift Asia Forum [=] The Travel Daily Media Global Summit Bangkok – 2026 [=] The Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 The programmes and events of all three were finalised months ago. In many ways,
Read moreGovt urged to quickly initiate serious energy conservation steps
AS A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, lasting over eight weeks, is pushing the world toward an energy lockdown rather than just soaring prices, the Thai government should implement serious energy conservation measures before a forced shutdown occurs, which could be too late, PPTVHD36 quoted TISCO Economic Strategy Unit (TISCO ESU) as
Read moreOil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
By AP and published by Yahoo!News NEW YORK – Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and US stocks raced to another record on Friday (April 17) after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying crude from the Persian
Read moreMiddle East conflict hits Phang Nga tourism – hundreds of tour boats sitting idle
THE Middle East conflict has led to tourism in southern Phang Nga province declining with hundreds of tour boats sitting idle at Surakul pier, aka Kasom pier, in Takua Thung district which is a popular departure point for tours of Phang Nga Bay, Naewna newspaper said today (April 16). Ms. Chotimont (surname withheld), manager
Read moreJoint working group set up to tackle plastic pellet shortage
WITH THE situation in the Middle East having led to increasing scarcity of plastic pellets in Thailand, a joint working group comprising representatives from four ministries has been set up to address this issue and prevent it from impacting cost of living and product prices, PPTVHD36 said today (April 8). Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa
Read more20 crew members of attacked Thai ship back home
SAFELY back home are 20 of 23 crew members of Thai-flagged bulk carrier “Mayuree Naree” that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 with Oman having rescued them while efforts are still underway to help the remaining three, Amarin TV said this morning (March 16). Senior executives of Precious Shipping Plc,
Read moreSpain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict
By Reuters and published by CNA THE ‘Finalissima’ football match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA said in a statement on Sunday (Mar. 15). The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have affected countries throughout
Read moreUrgent! Grenade lands near Thai base in Sisaket
THE Second Army Region said a 40mm grenade fired by Cambodians landed near an operational base in Sisaket province at 10.18 a.m. this morning (Feb. 5) but fortunately all troops stationed there are safe, TV Channel 7 said. The grenade which hit in the Phlaen Hin Paet Kon area, specifically the right flank of
Read moreCambodia bans drone flights and holds nationwide prayers for peace
CAMBODIA’S Defence Ministry banned the flying of all types of unmanned aerial vehicles after Thailand’s Second Army Region said over 250 drones flew from the neighbouring country to Thai sovereign territory, Amarin TV said this morning (Dec. 30). Meanwhile Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, son of senior leader Hun Sen, led people nationwide
Read moreTrump says to make phone call to stop Thai-Cambodia fighting
By Reuters and published by Ddnews.gov.in FIGHTING between Thailand and Cambodia extended into a third day on Wednesday (Dec. 10) as US President Donald Trump said he would make a phone call to stop the conflict, after he had brokered a ceasefire in July to end a five-day battle between the Asian neighbours. Thailand’s
Read moreThai troops start dismantling former Khmer refugee camp
THE Thai army today (Oct. 21) started dismantling a former Cambodian refugee camp located within Thai territory at Sa Kaeo province to handover the land to local villagers, Amarin TV said. Burapha Task Force sent Task Force 21 along with heavy machinery to this former refugee camp at Ban Nong Chan village, Non Mak
Read moreChina did not supply arms to Cambodia few weeks before clash: Minister
DEFENCE Minister Nattapol Nakphanit today (Oct. 2) denied that China supplied weapons to Cambodia just a few weeks before the border clash with Thailand erupted towards the end of July as reported by The New York Times, Amarin TV said. He dismissed this report claiming that China sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia
Read moreThai-Khmer conflict could be resolved by anyone other than Paetongtarn: Ex-NSC Chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI-CAMBODIAN border conflict could be peacefully, agreeably resolved if Thailand was run by any head of government other than the court-suspended, overly-naive Paetongtarn Shinawatra, said a former senior government official today (Aug.25). Thailand’s military missions and foreign policy toward Cambodia would be administered more effectively and sustainably to some extent
Read moreMP slams govt for inviting American journalist critical of Thailand to visit
FAIR Party’s MP slammed the government for inviting an American journalist on an all-expense-paid weeklong visit to Thailand after he had criticised the country in a live news stream which has now been deleted, Amarin TV said. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, invited Mr. Michael B. Alfaro to visit Thailand
Read moreDiplomats urged to reconsider giving Cambodia demining assistance
DIPLOMATS from 33 countries were urged to reconsider giving financial assistance for demining to Cambodia during a visit to Sisaket’s Kantharalak district and Pumakhua mountainous area today (Aug. 16), Naewna newspaper said. Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa told the diplomats from Asean countries and state parties of the Ottawa Convention plus representatives from international
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