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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.

THAILAND

Forest fires feed haze blanketing Chiang Mai

Published on 05/03/2026

» CHIANG MAI — Air quality in this northern border province has deteriorated sharply, with thick haze blanketing the city as forest fires surge across much of the upper North.

BUSINESS

Authorities tout biofuel as global oil prices soar

Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2026

» Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages.

BUSINESS

Navy readies sea evacuation plan for Thais  

Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/03/2026

» The Royal Thai Navy has prepared a “Plan B” to evacuate Thai nationals from the Middle East by sea should airspace closures halt flights amid escalating regional tensions.

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.

BUSINESS

Thai government revenue tops target

Published on 05/03/2026

» Thai government revenue exceeded projections in the first four months of the 2026 fiscal year, driven by higher fuel tax receipts and additional income from state enterprises.

THAILAND

Remote-key failure mystery solved in Bangkok

Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026

» A mystery reported by motorcyclists with remote keys being unable to start their engines at a specific spot on Intharaphon Road in Bangkok has been solved. The disruption was caused by a signal used by a government agency, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

BUSINESS

Asian countries scramble to secure fuel supplies

Published on 05/03/2026

» The impact of the war in the Middle East rippled further through global energy markets on Thursday, with Asian countries taking more measures to shore up supplies.

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.