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DSI widens probe into fuel industry
News, Published on 19/04/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will inspect an oil depot in Surat Thani on Monday and summon executives from multiple oil transport companies as part of a widening probe into alleged fuel stockpiling and irregularities in oil shipments.
Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again
News, AFP, MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 19/04/2026
» Iran's military has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after briefly reopening the vital shipping lane, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and maritime routes.
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» LONDON - A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Hormuz Strait Saturday during a brief reopening, tracking data showed, but others retreated and two were reportedly attacked as Iran closed the route again.
Oman to deepen energy, defence ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand and Oman have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and energy following an official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.
Thais seek help from Oman
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain
Kyodo News, Published on 15/04/2026
» KYODO — Japan has decided to provide a total of US$10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, government sources said Wednesday.
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» CHINA GROVE (UNITED STATES) - On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertilizer costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.
US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» CHINA GROVE, North Carolina - On Andy Corriher’s farm, planting and preparations are under way for his corn and soybean crops — but fertiliser costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.
US announces beginning of blockade of Iranian ports
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» TEHRAN - The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy.