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WORLD

Iranian warship sunk by US torpedo participated in Indian drill

Reuters, Published on 05/03/2026

» NEW ​DELHI: The U.S. ⁠attack on an Iranian warship in ​the Indian Ocean this week was the first time since World War Two that the ​United States has sunk an enemy vessel ‌with a torpedo. The following details are based on accounts from Sri Lankan, U.S. and Iranian officials of the March 4 incident, part of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and its military assets.

BUSINESS

25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’

Published on 05/03/2026

» War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months, prompting officials to target short‑haul tourists to fill the gap.

THAILAND

Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency

Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.

THAILAND

Thaksin’s family prepares to discuss parole arrangements

Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in good health and his family is preparing to discuss arrangements regarding his expected parole in May, says daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

THAILAND

House secretary-general hints quick first parliament convention

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2026

» The lower chamber could convene quickly, as only a sufficient number of newly certified members of parliament (MPs) is required to begin the process, according to Sirote Paetphan, Secretary‑General of the House of Representatives.

SPORTS

ONE Championship reshuffles ONE Fight Night 41 card as Rodrigues and Phetjeeja withdraw injured

Published on 05/03/2026

» ONE Championship has reshaped next week’s ONE Fight Night 41 card after the scheduled atomweight Muay Thai world title fight between Allycia Hellen Rodrigues and Phetjeeja was scrapped due to injuries to both fighters, sources told the Bangkok Post.

WORLD

War in the Middle East: latest developments

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East:

WORLD

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» TEHRAN - Fresh blasts were reported in Iran’s capital on Thursday as Tehran said it had targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.

WORLD

China sets lowest growth target in decades

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» BEIJING - China set its annual growth target at between 4.5% and 5% on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.

WORLD

Canadian PM can’t rule out military role in Iran war

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» CANBERRA - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn’t rule out his country’s military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.