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Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Israeli airspace will remain closed to most commercial flights until mid-April, with only two Israeli airlines allowed to operate infrequent flights between Tel Aviv and Thailand, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised on Sunday.
‘Cicada’ Covid variant to reach Thailand, but not scary
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Covid variant known as Cicada, which has recently been detected in the United States and other countries, will eventually reach Thailand, but it is not considered serious and requires no additional vaccination, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday.
Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expires
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier this month.
Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.
Thai worker killed in Iranian strike on Israel
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» A Thai worker was killed during an Iranian strike on Israel late Wednesday night, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also warned of escalating impact from the Mideast conflict on the world economy and oil prices.
Thailand’s Gawdland wins ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World’
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Thai drag star Gawdland has been crowned the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World”, making history as the first Asian to win the international event.
Thailand looking to buy oil from Russia, other producers
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» Russia had expressed its readiness to sell crude oil to Thailand, and the government was also in discussions with other producers, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Fuel pump panic continues in many areas
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Queues again formed at petrol stations on Monday as drivers rushed to fill up their tanks and many pumps posting out-of-stock signs, amid the supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
Thailand prepares to defend USTR on trade probes
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has set up a task force to compile evidence to argue against the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which included Thailand in its new investigations into unfair practices.