Thailand has reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait: PM
By AFP and published by CNA THAILAND has reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (March 28). Iranian forces have effectively slowed shipping through the strait to a trickle during the Middle East war, which began late last […]
Read MoreMP urged to tackle long queues at Phuket Airport amid rumours of ‘special lane’
AFTER a Facebook page highlighted very long queues at Phuket Airport’s immigration section amid rumours that tourists are being charged 200 baht to quickly go through a “special lane” some residents have asked MP Chalermpong Saengdee to raise this issue at the House of Representatives, Amarin TV said today (March 28). The “Phuket Info […]
Read MoreAnutin II cabinet lineup to be submitted to Monarch on Monday
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A NEW LINEUP of a Bhumjaithai-led cabinet of ministers will likely be submitted on the upcoming Monday to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn for formal approval, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed over the weekend. Following last month’s general election, the Anutin II cabinet lineup reportedly consists of 36 ministers, 28 […]
Read MoreOil prices may rise further but no shortage: PM
PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul last night (March 27) warned the public oil prices could rise again after jumping by 6 baht a litre with this determined by market mechanisms while emphasising that Thailand is striving to ensure domestic fuel security and there will not be a shortage, Amarin TV said. Excessive subsidies would deplete […]
Read MoreNikorn tipped to replace unqualified Sudawan for Pheu Thai ministerial seat
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PHEU THAI MP Nikorn Somklang has been speculated to replace MP Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol for a ministerial seat in a potential Bhumjaithai-led cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a partisan source said today (March 27). Nikorn, widely known as a protege of the Wangsupakitkosol family, a “Big House” of veteran politicians […]
Read MoreUS pauses issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries including Thailand
IN A FACEBOOK post the US embassy said today (March 27) that as of Jan. 21, 2026 the United States has paused issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries including Thailand. Immigrants from these countries have a high rate of collecting public assistance at the expense of US taxpayers, the embassy said, adding […]
Read MoreFederation reluctantly hikes transport charges
THE HEAD of the Land Transport Federation today (Feb. 27) tearfully announced raising charges because higher fuel prices made it difficult to maintain the cost structure while fearing a domino effect, Amarin TV said. Dr. Thongyoo Kongkhan, the federation’s president, said 136 associations nationwide covering road, bus, and water transport sectors attended a meeting […]
Read MoreAlleged hacked traffic ticket data including one possibly issued to PM being probed
NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet today (March 26) ordered an urgent investigation into alleged hacking of traffic ticket data including one ticket supposedly issued to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as mentioned on the widely-followed Facebook page CSI LA, Naewna newspaper said. According to this Facebook page, a hacker had breached the Police […]
Read MoreUS 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge docks at Laem Chabang port
Chon Buri – US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Laem Chabang port, Chon Buri, for a scheduled port visit today (March 26) with this warship’s last visit to Thailand being in June, 2024, the US embassy said. During this port visit, leadership from the US 7th Fleet flagship and […]
Read MoreTour boats at Bang Saray, Sattahip start docking as fuel prices rise
A BIG JUMP in fuel prices has severely impacted tourist boat operators at Bang Saray and Sattahip in Chonburi with unsustainable costs forcing many of them to dock temporarily as they called on the government for assistance, Amarin TV and TNN said today (March 26). Retail prices of diesel and petrol rose by six […]
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