BANGKOK — Thailand currently holds oil reserves sufficient to meet domestic demand for 61 days, according to an announcement from the Energy Ministry on Sunday, as officials closely monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on global energy supplies, Thai PBS reported. Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais […]
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent, round-the-clock operation to evacuate Thai nationals from the war-torn Middle East, with priority given to bringing Thais home from Iran amid fears the conflict could widen. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy Missile Program Mr. Anutin, who also serves […]
BURIRAM — The MotoGP 2026 season officially ignited on Friday with the PT Grand Prix of Thailand at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, drawing tens of thousands of passionate fans from across the kingdom and around the world for a three-day festival of speed spanning February 27 to March 1. Thailand Prepares to Host […]
TEHRAN — The United States and Israel launched a massive military attack against Iran in the early hours of Saturday, targeting regime objectives and military bases across the country, as President Donald Trump confirmed American involvement and vowed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Declares Regime’s Collapse Imminent, Calls […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Disease Control Department has issued an urgent warning to consumers against eating raw or undercooked pork following an outbreak of Streptococcus suis (S. suis) infection that has claimed three lives and infected dozens across the country. Udon Thani Man Vows to End Dog Meat Consumption After Raw Meat Incident Sparks Outrage The […]
SURIN — A Thai soldier was critically injured on Friday morning after stepping on an anti-personnel landmine inside a military outpost in Surin province near the Cambodian border, marking the second such incident along the sensitive frontier in recent weeks. Thai Navy Finds Newly Planted Landmines on Trat Border The incident occurred at 6:44 a.m. […]
BANGKOK — Imprisoned former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will become eligible for release on parole in May, with the exact date and conditions of his release now clarified by Thailand’s Corrections Department following days of public speculation and multiple official announcements. Thaksin Shinawatra Submits New Appeal for Royal Pardon The Corrections Department issued a statement […]
BANGKOK — In a move that surprised financial markets, the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 4-2 on Wednesday to reduce its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the key rate down from 1.25 percent to 1.00 percent with immediate effect. Bank of Thailand raises policy rate by 25 points The […]
