As global military spending grows, Travel & Tourism faces a perilous future
THREE major travel industry events are due to be held simultaneously in Bangkok today (April 29): [=] The Skift Asia Forum [=] The Travel Daily Media Global Summit Bangkok – 2026 [=] The Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 The programmes and events of all three were finalised months ago. In many ways, […]
Read MoreGovt urged to quickly initiate serious energy conservation steps
AS A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, lasting over eight weeks, is pushing the world toward an energy lockdown rather than just soaring prices, the Thai government should implement serious energy conservation measures before a forced shutdown occurs, which could be too late, PPTVHD36 quoted TISCO Economic Strategy Unit (TISCO ESU) as […]
Read MoreJoint working group set up to tackle plastic pellet shortage
WITH THE situation in the Middle East having led to increasing scarcity of plastic pellets in Thailand, a joint working group comprising representatives from four ministries has been set up to address this issue and prevent it from impacting cost of living and product prices, PPTVHD36 said today (April 8). Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa […]
Read MoreFarmers stockpiling fertilisers as war drives up prices
THE Middle East war has led to prices of fertilisers rising in Thailand with the situation exacerbated by a shortage of urea and this leading to farmers stockpiling as they fear further price hikes, Amarin TV said today (March 30). Ms. Pranee Banluesap, owner of a fertiliser and agricultural equipment store in Buriram’s Nang […]
Read MoreTrump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
By AP and published by Yahoo!News DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – US President Donald Trump said on Monday (March 23) the US was talking with an Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of […]
Read MoreMiddle East war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
TEHRAN – The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday (March 23), as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. As the war grinds into its fourth […]
Read MoreThais urged to immediately leave risky areas in Middle East
FOLLOWING the death of one Thai worker in Israel and the expansion of the Middle East war with critical infrastructure too now being attacked the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry urged all Thai citizens to immediately leave risky areas after having helped 1,209 Thais return home, Naewna newspaper said today (March 20). Mr. Panidol Patchimsawat, […]
Read MoreThailand to buy crude oil from Angola, US
AMID oil shortage fears Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon said today (Mar. 17) that Thailand has reached agreements to buy nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil from Angola and over 600,000 barrels from the United States, PPTVHD36 said. This will ensure that there is enough crude oil supply to meet refining capacity. While the […]
Read MoreMinistry confirms no shortage of medicines
WITH THE Middle East war still raging Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat today (Mar. 17) reassured people that there are enough stocks of medicines and medical supplies for several months, PPTVHD36 said. All hospital have been instructed to check their stocks of these vital supplies as well as their sources. Thailand purchases medicines from […]
Read More20 crew members of attacked Thai ship back home
SAFELY back home are 20 of 23 crew members of Thai-flagged bulk carrier “Mayuree Naree” that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 with Oman having rescued them while efforts are still underway to help the remaining three, Amarin TV said this morning (March 16). Senior executives of Precious Shipping Plc, […]
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