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Decoding why Western allies are turning away from Trump over Iran
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
As Washington pushes for backing in the Strait of Hormuz, key Western partners are choosing caution over confrontation, wary of a wider war and fresh turmoil in global energy markets.
Military Progresses Chanthaburi Border Fence Project to Combat Transnational Crime
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The Royal Thai Armed Forces will commence construction of a permanent border fence in Chanthaburi this April to bolster security and combat illicit trade
Government to Adjust Diesel Price Cap Amid Fuel Subsidy Pressures
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The government confirms a diesel price increase of no more than 1 baht per litre, effective 18 March, with a new cap set at 33 baht to manage subsidies
Thai Sugar Industry Calls for E20 Transition to Bolster Energy Security and Net Zero Goals
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Sugar millers propose making E20 the primary fuel to cut crude oil imports by 1.05 billion litres annually while boosting income for 420,000 farming families
UAE shuts airspace amid fresh Iran attack threat
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
UAE closes airspace after renewed Iranian drone and missile attacks target oil facilities and ports, disrupting flights and fuel supply chains
Sihasak: Online scams are a security threat—losses exceed US$40bn a year in the region
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna that online scam networks have become a security threat, causing more than US$40bn in losses a year in East and Southeast Asia and requiring stronger cross-border cooperation.
Oil prices rebound amid extreme volatility from Iran war
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Oil prices rebound after sharp losses as Iran conflict disrupts supply, with Brent above $100 and markets facing one of the worst volatility periods in history
BOI warns businesses to brace for new world order as wars raise energy and logistics costs
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
BOI warns businesses to prepare for a new global order as conflicts push up energy, transport and logistics costs and threaten supply chains
Trump delays Xi summit, blasts NATO over Hormuz crisis
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Trump delays Xi meeting by a month and criticises NATO allies for refusing to secure Hormuz as Middle East conflict disrupts oil flows and shipping
Thailand heats up as Bangkok braces for isolated thunderstorms
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Daytime temperatures are rising across the country, while the capital faces a slight chance of thunderstorms as unsettled conditions persist in some areas.
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