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Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
AFP, Published on 09/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed the slain leader's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, defying threats from the United States and Israel to oppose him.
Buriram continue march towards Thai League 1 title
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/03/2026
» Defending champions Buriram United strengthened their grip on Thai League 1 with a 3-0 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima at the 80th Anniversary Stadium on Saturday night.
Testing times could prove govt mettle
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/03/2026
» A honeymoon period seems out of the question for the new administration led by the Bhumjaithai Party, which may come into office in late April or May, depending on how quickly the processes of electing the House Speaker and his two deputies, and the election of the prime minister in parliament, take place.
Tehran fuel dumps burn as Iran warns it can fight for months
AFP, Published on 08/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Huge fireballs and clouds of thick smoke erupted over Tehran on Sunday after US-Israeli air strikes hit fuel depots in the city, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to fight on for months to come.
Thai Shia mourn Khamenei at Iran embassy, urge Thai neutrality
Published on 08/03/2026
» About 200 Thai Shia Muslims gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Bangkok on Sunday, mourning Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, condemning Israel and the United States, and calling on the Thai government to remain neutral in international conflicts.
Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
AFP, Published on 08/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut.
Cornflakes, cats and grizzly bears
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/03/2026
» Readers are no doubt aware that the official codename for the current US action in the Middle East is Operation Epic Fury which admittedly sounds more like the title of a martial arts B movie. It should not be confused with Operation Urgent Fury, the name given to the US invasion of Grenada back in 1983 during the Reagan administration. Israel incidentally has its own name for the current mission, Operation Roaring Lion.
Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
ONE Championship: Tang Kai to defend featherweight MMA title against Shamil Gasanov at ONE Fight Night 42
Nick Atkin, Published on 07/03/2026
» Tang Kai will defend his ONE Championship featherweight MMA world title against Shamil Gasanov in the main event of ONE Fight Night 42 on April 11 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Early trip planning urged as Mideast war sends airfares soaring
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» Passengers intending to travel between Asia and Europe will need to plan their trips well in advance to secure reasonable ticket prices, as the Middle East conflict has driven significant demand for a limited number of direct flights, says the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).