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Sunday, Mar 15, 2026
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From Bangkok to Istanbul: Real-World Locations Behind ‘The Night Agent’
The global thriller series brings its espionage storyline to life using dramatic filming sites across Thailand, Turkey and other international destinations
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Thailand’s Oil Product Sales Stay Above One Million Barrels Per Day in January
Steady domestic fuel demand keeps Thailand’s refined oil consumption above the one-million-barrel-per-day threshold at the start of the year
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Thailand’s Finance Ministry, Central Bank and IMF Highlight Strong Progress in Economic Reforms
Joint assessment points to improving fiscal stability, financial resilience and continued policy coordination between Thai authorities and international partners
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Thailand’s Rice Farmers Hit as Iran Conflict Disrupts Key Middle East Export Routes
War-related shipping disruptions halt major rice shipments from Thailand to the Middle East, leaving farmers facing falling demand and mounting economic pressure
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OECD Tax Guidance Update Raises New Questions for Remote Workers and Employers in Thailand
Recent revisions to international tax commentary may reshape how cross-border remote work arrangements are taxed in Thailand
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Legal Advisers Urge Early Planning for Thailand’s 2026 Permanent Residency Applications
Immigration specialists say foreign nationals seeking long-term settlement in Thailand should begin preparing documents well before the annual application window opens
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Jewish Life in Thailand: Fourteen Insights Into a Small but Historic Community
From early traders in the seventeenth century to a modern community centered in Bangkok, Thailand’s Jewish population reflects centuries of migration, commerce, and cultural coexistence
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Jewish Life in Thailand: Fourteen Insights Into a Small but Historic Community
From early traders in the seventeenth century to a modern community centered in Bangkok, Thailand’s Jewish population reflects centuries of migration, commerce, and cultural coexistence
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Asian Energy Security Tested as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Oil Supplies
Closure of a vital global shipping route exposes heavy dependence on Middle Eastern crude across Asia while the United States remains comparatively insulated
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Iran Sets Three Conditions for Ending Regional War as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
President Masoud Pezeshkian says recognition of Iran’s rights, compensation for war damage, and guarantees against future attacks are required for peace
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Thailand Bolsters Energy Security as Oil Reserves Reach 98 Days and Officials Explore Russian Supply Talks
Government signals strong preparedness amid global energy uncertainty while considering diversified crude sources
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Thailand Bolsters Energy Security as Oil Reserves Reach 98 Days and Officials Explore Russian Supply Talks
Government signals strong preparedness amid global energy uncertainty while considering diversified crude sources
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Central Retail Plans Up to $560 Million Expansion Across Thailand and Vietnam
Chirathivat family’s flagship retail company accelerates regional growth with new stores, upgrades and stronger digital retail strategy
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Thailand Warns Growth Could Be Cut in Half if Middle East Conflict Persists for Three Months
Rising oil prices, shipping disruptions and tourism risks threaten to slow Thailand’s economic expansion if regional tensions continue
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Thailand Launches DITP EXPO 2026 to Propel Local Businesses onto the Global Stage
Commerce Ministry initiative showcases export-ready products, digital trade tools and financing support to help Thai entrepreneurs expand worldwide
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Thailand–Europe Flights Continue Despite Middle East Conflict as Airlines Reroute Around Restricted Airspace
Thai carriers maintain services to Europe by diverting flight paths, while regional tensions lengthen travel times and disrupt some global routes
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Summer Storm System Expected to Strike 48 Thai Provinces Including Bangkok
Authorities warn of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail as seasonal storms sweep across northern and central Thailand
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Summer Storm System Expected to Strike 48 Thai Provinces Including Bangkok
Authorities warn of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail as seasonal storms sweep across northern and central Thailand
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Thailand Advancing Toward Southeast Asia’s Premier Medical Hub
Government strategy, world-class hospitals and booming medical tourism place Thailand on track to lead the region’s healthcare industry
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Thailand Advancing Toward Southeast Asia’s Premier Medical Hub
Government strategy, world-class hospitals and booming medical tourism place Thailand on track to lead the region’s healthcare industry
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MJets Appointed as Gulfstream Business Jet Sales Representative in Thailand
Partnership expands Gulfstream’s presence in Southeast Asia while strengthening Thailand’s role in the region’s growing private aviation market
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Thailand Demands Apology From Iran After Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz
Bangkok lodges formal protest after Thai-flagged bulk carrier damaged during escalating maritime attacks in the strategic waterway
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Thailand Unveils Strategic Partnership to Build National Semiconductor Capability
Government-backed collaboration aims to strengthen chip design, manufacturing and talent development as Thailand positions itself in the global semiconductor supply chain
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Songkran 2026 Guide: Where to Experience Thailand’s Biggest Water Festival
From Bangkok’s lively streets to Chiang Mai’s cultural celebrations, Thailand prepares for its iconic New Year water festival.
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United States Opens Section 301 Trade Investigations Into 16 Partners Including Thailand
Washington launches broad probe into trade practices of major economies as part of a renewed push to enforce fair global commerce rules.
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Thai Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Three Crew Members Missing
Rescue teams search for sailors after attack on Thai-flagged cargo vessel amid escalating maritime violence in the strategic Gulf shipping corridor.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Push for Locally Grown Flowers as Most Vacation Lei Come From Overseas
Growing reliance on imported blossoms—many from Thailand—sparks effort to revive Hawaii’s domestic flower industry and protect a cultural symbol.
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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Push Up Food Prices in Thailand
Energy shocks and disrupted shipping routes threaten to raise production and transport costs for food across the Thai economy.
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Iran warns of $200 oil as forces target merchant ships in Gulf
International Energy Agency urges strategic reserve release amid rising oil crisis.
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Thailand Organizes Major Evacuation Effort to Send 40,000 Stranded Tourists Home
Government mobilizes airlines and transport networks to assist tens of thousands of visitors affected by travel disruptions.
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Japan to Release 45 Days of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announces the use of strategic oil reserves to address supply chain concerns.
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Thailand Summons Iranian Envoy After Attack on Thai Cargo Ship Leaves Three Crew Missing
Bangkok demands explanation after projectiles strike Thai-flagged vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
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U.S. Embassy Issues Demonstration Alert for Bangkok Amid Heightened Security Concerns
American mission urges caution near Wireless Road as authorities prepare for potential protests and reinforce security around diplomatic sites.
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Thailand Approves Immediate Work-From-Home Policy for State Agencies to Conserve Energy
Cabinet orders remote work across government offices, limits overseas travel and introduces new electricity-saving measures while essential services remain fully operational.
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Three Commercial Vessels Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Thai-Flagged Ship Damaged and Crew Evacuated
Maritime security agencies report multiple projectile strikes on cargo ships near Oman and the United Arab Emirates as tensions escalate along a vital global shipping corridor.
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Phuket Airport Runway Reopens After Air India Express Landing Incident Disrupts Flights
A damaged nose wheel during landing forced a temporary runway closure at one of Thailand’s busiest airports, though all passengers were safely evacuated and operations quickly resumed.
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Airfares Between Asia and Europe Surge as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Global Travel
Flight suspensions across the Gulf and rerouted aviation corridors push ticket prices sharply higher, with some fares rising as much as ninefold.
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Air India Express Jet Loses Wheel During Hard Landing in Thailand, Frightening Passengers
Aircraft from India to Phuket bounces on touchdown, damaging nose gear and forcing runway closure, though all passengers escape injury.
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Thailand and Japan Renew Strategic LNG Partnership to Strengthen Energy Security
Cabinet backs extension of bilateral cooperation framework aimed at ensuring stable liquefied natural gas supplies and deeper energy collaboration.
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Thailand’s Fuel Stabilization Fund Losing $32 Million a Day to Hold Down Diesel Prices
Government subsidy program strains national oil fund as global energy costs surge and authorities seek ways to control domestic fuel demand.
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Finally, voting in USA will become real
Trump administration just pass the Save America Act.
Global Energy Agency Announces Record Release of 400 Million Barrels to Stabilize Oil Markets Amid Hormuz Disruption
Thirty-two member nations agree to the largest emergency drawdown in history as energy markets react to supply shocks linked to the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Thailand and United States Launch ‘Hanuman Guardian 2026’ Military Exercise in Lopburi
Annual joint training between the Royal Thai Army and U.S. forces strengthens interoperability, readiness and long-standing defence cooperation.
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Around Ten Thousand Russian Tourists Estimated to Be in Thailand as Travel Demand Remains Strong
Officials say thousands of Russian visitors are currently in the country, reflecting the continued importance of Russia as a major long-haul tourism market for Thailand.
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Thailand Tourism Minister Reviews Middle East Tensions After Early 2026 Visitor Surge
Officials assess potential impact of regional unrest on travel demand after the country welcomed 6.54 million international visitors in the first months of 2026.
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Middle East Tensions Push Energy Prices Higher, Raising Concerns for Thailand and Asian Importers
Escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupts global oil flows and heightens energy security concerns across Asia.
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Thailand and Vietnam Promote Remote Work to Cut Fuel Use Amid Energy Pressures
Governments encourage flexible work and conservation measures as volatile oil supplies push countries to curb fuel consumption.
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India, Thailand and ASEAN Urged to Build Joint Agenda Against Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking
Regional cooperation gains urgency as transnational scam networks threaten financial security, digital trust and human rights across Asia.
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From Bangkok to Istanbul: Real-World Locations Behind ‘The Night Agent’
Thailand’s Oil Product Sales Stay Above One Million Barrels Per Day in January
Thailand’s Finance Ministry, Central Bank and IMF Highlight Strong Progress in Economic Reforms
Thailand’s Rice Farmers Hit as Iran Conflict Disrupts Key Middle East Export Routes
OECD Tax Guidance Update Raises New Questions for Remote Workers and Employers in Thailand
Legal Advisers Urge Early Planning for Thailand’s 2026 Permanent Residency Applications
Jewish Life in Thailand: Fourteen Insights Into a Small but Historic Community
Jewish Life in Thailand: Fourteen Insights Into a Small but Historic Community
Asian Energy Security Tested as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Oil Supplies
Iran Sets Three Conditions for Ending Regional War as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Thailand Bolsters Energy Security as Oil Reserves Reach 98 Days and Officials Explore Russian Supply Talks
Thailand Bolsters Energy Security as Oil Reserves Reach 98 Days and Officials Explore Russian Supply Talks
Central Retail Plans Up to $560 Million Expansion Across Thailand and Vietnam
Thailand Warns Growth Could Be Cut in Half if Middle East Conflict Persists for Three Months
Thailand Launches DITP EXPO 2026 to Propel Local Businesses onto the Global Stage
Thailand–Europe Flights Continue Despite Middle East Conflict as Airlines Reroute Around Restricted Airspace
Summer Storm System Expected to Strike 48 Thai Provinces Including Bangkok
Summer Storm System Expected to Strike 48 Thai Provinces Including Bangkok
Thailand Advancing Toward Southeast Asia’s Premier Medical Hub
Thailand Advancing Toward Southeast Asia’s Premier Medical Hub
MJets Appointed as Gulfstream Business Jet Sales Representative in Thailand
Thailand Demands Apology From Iran After Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz
Thailand Unveils Strategic Partnership to Build National Semiconductor Capability
Songkran 2026 Guide: Where to Experience Thailand’s Biggest Water Festival
United States Opens Section 301 Trade Investigations Into 16 Partners Including Thailand
Thai Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Three Crew Members Missing
Hawaii Lawmakers Push for Locally Grown Flowers as Most Vacation Lei Come From Overseas
Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Push Up Food Prices in Thailand
Iran warns of $200 oil as forces target merchant ships in Gulf
Thailand Organizes Major Evacuation Effort to Send 40,000 Stranded Tourists Home
Japan to Release 45 Days of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Thailand Summons Iranian Envoy After Attack on Thai Cargo Ship Leaves Three Crew Missing
U.S. Embassy Issues Demonstration Alert for Bangkok Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Thailand Approves Immediate Work-From-Home Policy for State Agencies to Conserve Energy
Three Commercial Vessels Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Thai-Flagged Ship Damaged and Crew Evacuated
Phuket Airport Runway Reopens After Air India Express Landing Incident Disrupts Flights
Airfares Between Asia and Europe Surge as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Global Travel
Air India Express Jet Loses Wheel During Hard Landing in Thailand, Frightening Passengers
Thailand and Japan Renew Strategic LNG Partnership to Strengthen Energy Security
Thailand’s Fuel Stabilization Fund Losing $32 Million a Day to Hold Down Diesel Prices
Global Energy Agency Announces Record Release of 400 Million Barrels to Stabilize Oil Markets Amid Hormuz Disruption
Thailand and United States Launch ‘Hanuman Guardian 2026’ Military Exercise in Lopburi
Around Ten Thousand Russian Tourists Estimated to Be in Thailand as Travel Demand Remains Strong
Thailand Tourism Minister Reviews Middle East Tensions After Early 2026 Visitor Surge
Middle East Tensions Push Energy Prices Higher, Raising Concerns for Thailand and Asian Importers
Thailand and Vietnam Promote Remote Work to Cut Fuel Use Amid Energy Pressures
India, Thailand and ASEAN Urged to Build Joint Agenda Against Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking
Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 Sells Out Almost Instantly Despite No Artist Lineup
Thailand Launches NEXUS AI Batch 2 to Cultivate the Next Generation of Artificial Intelligence Leaders
EU–Thailand Trade Talks Face Calls to Address Migrant Worker Protections
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