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Bad joke about stricken Thai ship backfires on Iran
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Iranian embassy in South Africa has removed a social‑media post about Thai seafarers rescued after their ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was meant as humour and not to offend Thai people, following angry backlash in Thailand.
German skipper held over illegal Andaman tours
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» PHUKET - A German skipper has been arrested on a yacht off Mai Khao beach for allegedly running unlicensed tours in the Andaman Sea, Phuket marine police said on Friday.
Wheelchair user blocks bus in Bangkok to demand right to ride
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» A wheelchair user was forced to wheel himself in front of a moving bus to stop it from passing after three consecutive buses refused to pick him up, an incident that has reignited debate over accessibility on Bangkok's public transport network.
Democrats urge use of high refining margins to bolster oil fund
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» The Democrat Party has called on the government to divert windfall refining profits into the Oil Fuel Fund, warning that relying on subsidies of nearly 16 baht a litre to cap diesel prices risks shifting the burden onto the taxpaying public.
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» A Thai‑flagged bulk carrier was struck by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
Thai exporters on alert after cargo ship attack
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thai exporters are advised to exercise caution after a Thai cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, while delays could put perishable goods at risk, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) said on Wednesday.
Repatriations pick up as more Mideast flights resume
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» More flights are now able to depart from the Middle East as conditions stabilise in some countries, while the repatriation of Thais continues, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Mideast war's impact.
Chiang Mai hotspots decline but fire risk still high
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» The number of forest fire hotspots in Chiang Mai has begun to decline but officials have been advised not to lower their guard against the risk of more outbreaks.
Scammer arrested for B19m stock-trading platform fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» A 22-year-old man allegedly linked to a Chinese-led fraud syndicate has been arrested for duping people into investing in a bogus stock-trading platform and stealing almost 19 million baht of their money.