BANGKOK — A Thai-registered cargo ship was among three commercial vessels attacked after passing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with three Thai crew members now missing following the strike, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) and Thai authorities. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy […]
BANGKOK — More than 40,000 tourists stranded in Thailand by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced. Passengers to/from Thailand Urged […]
BANGKOK — Thailand has sought an explanation and an apology from Iran over its attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, which damaged the ship and left three crew members still missing, the Foreign Ministry announced. Thai Cargo Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Three Crew Missing Iranian Ambassador […]
BANGKOK – A former deputy director of Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency is advising the government to prioritize national security and public safety over the sheer volume of tourist arrivals, as concerns mount over the country’s visa-free entry policy, Thai PBS reported. Brace for Tighter Screening: Thai Airports Ramp Up Security Nantiwat Samart, who previously served […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s vital fishing industry is facing a severe crisis as diesel shortages and soaring prices force vessels to remain in port, with industry leaders warning that more than half of the country’s 9,000 fishing boats may be unable to operate. Pump Prices to Rise Starting Wednesday as Government Adjusts Fuel Subsidies Many fishing […]
BANGKOK — Oil tankers will be permitted to operate around the clock for one month under special government measures aimed at accelerating fuel deliveries to petrol stations across the country and alleviating crippling shortages that have left many pumps dry. Truckers End Laem Chabang Rally, Vow to Keep Pressing Government on Fuel Crisis Interior Permanent […]
BANGKOK – Fishing fleets across Thailand are grinding to a halt as surging fuel prices and persistent shortages push operating costs beyond sustainable levels, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen and the stability of coastal economies. Thailand’s Fishing Industry Grinds to Halt as Diesel Shortages Bite Phubet Jantanimi, honorary adviser to the Purse Seine […]
BANGKOK – Rising fuel and transport costs are threatening to drive up prices of essential goods across Thailand, with consumer staples already showing signs of inflationary pressure as the Commerce Ministry works to stabilise retail prices until at least April. Rising Fuel Costs Force Fishing Fleets Across Thailand to Dock Somchai Pornrattanajaroen, honorary adviser to […]
BANGKOK – Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours, and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling as distribution struggles to keep pace with surging demand. Rising Fuel Costs in Thailand Threaten to Push Grocery Prices Higher The shortfall deepened in […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilizing supply and distribution, the Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has confirmed. Diesel Shortages Intensify Across Thailand, Pumps Run Dry Deputy director-general Chatchai Khunlohit said the DOEB, together with the Department of Special Investigation and local authorities, […]