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Fear, boredom for Filipino sailors stuck in Hormuz strait
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» MANILA - Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.
Trump signals possible end to war, floats removing oil sanctions
Published on 10/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump said he plans to waive oil-related sanctions, have the US Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and predicted the war with Iran would resolve “very soon” as he confronted mounting economic and political pressures after days of dramatic fluctuations in oil markets.
War tests energy policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2026
» The ongoing war in the Middle East is a new litmus test for the energy policies of governments around the world, including the new administration in Bangkok. This time, the government and our energy policymakers hope -- and indeed pray -- that this Middle East conflict will be brief.
Magical Mutelu from origins to popular iconic deities
Published on 22/01/2026
» The belief in supernatural forces has been deeply ingrained in Thai society since time immemorial. Over time, these practices have evolved, giving rise to various forms of worship. This spiritual inheritance, passed down through generations, paved the way for the modern “Mutelu” era.
Back-to-back crane failures linked to same contractor
Published on 15/01/2026
» Two fatal crane collapses in two days have both been linked to the construction contractor Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), acting Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.
Thais, foreign tourists seek blessings on New Year's Day
Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thais and foreign tourists flocked to temples, city pillars and shrines across Thailand on New Year's Day to make merit and pay respects to sacred sites, seeking blessings and good fortune for themselves and their families.
Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral
AFP, Published on 31/12/2025
» DHAKA - Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia with a state funeral expected to draw vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics for decades.
Former Bangladesh PM and poll favourite Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.
Black box recovered from Libyan general’s crashed plane
AFP, Published on 24/12/2025
» HAYMANA, Turkey - Turkish authorities found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed Wednesday killing the head of Libya’s armed forces and his four aides.