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Govt ramps up shipping and aviation safeguards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand has stepped up monitoring and contingency measures for shipping and aviation as tensions in the Middle East intensify, with authorities assisting Thai nationals and coordinating safe passage for commercial vessels affected by disruptions at key 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.
‘No fee charged’ for transit of Thai tanker through Hormuz
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» A Thai oil tanker that passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz was not required to pay any fees to Iran, according to a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thai tanker passes through Hormuz safely
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» A Thai ship has passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz following successful negotiations with Iran and Oman, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Govt urges citizens to leave Israel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals to leave the Middle East, particularly Israel, as fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Hospital hunts desperately for fuel for power generators
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/03/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The fuel shortage has sparked alarm at a hospital in Khon Buri district that is struggling to find diesel for the backup generators that ensure electricity is always available for critical medical procedures.
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.
Thais defend pro-Iran stance
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/03/2026
» Fifty-two Thai nationals evacuated from Iran arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, with several saying the country remained largely safe despite the Middle East conflict.
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.
Middle East war escalates
News, Published on 07/03/2026
» Tehran: Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on Friday, as Israel vowed to escalate to a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond.