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Thai Foreign Minister Updates on Iranian Waters Rescue Mission; Seeking Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Thai Foreign Minister Updates on Iranian Waters Rescue Mission; Seeking Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow confirms rescue teams have reached three Thai crewmen in a joint Oman-Iran operation, though their condition remains unknownEstee Lauder, Puig in talks over planned beauty mega-merger
Estee Lauder, Puig in talks over planned beauty mega-merger
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
A potential tie-up between Estee Lauder and Spain's Puig would create a $40 billion luxury group and sharpen competition in global fragrances.Senate panel urges end to MOU 43 over repeated Cambodian breaches
Senate panel urges end to MOU 43 over repeated Cambodian breaches
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
A Senate committee has unanimously recommended scrapping the MOU 43, citing six reasons and alleging repeated Cambodian violations, with the report expected to go before the Senate in April.Iran war grounds 40,000 flights, sends fares up more than 70%
Iran war grounds 40,000 flights, sends fares up more than 70%
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
The Iran war has disrupted global aviation, with over 40,000 flights affected and fares rising more than 70%, adding pressure to Thailand’s tourism outlookFuel price hike needed to protect Oil Fuel Fund
Fuel price hike needed to protect Oil Fuel Fund
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
The government says the latest fuel price increase was unavoidable as global oil prices surged and the Oil Fuel Fund slipped deeper into deficit.Transport Co holds fares and services steady despite diesel spike, prepares extra buses for Songkran rush
Transport Co holds fares and services steady despite diesel spike, prepares extra buses for Songkran rush
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Thailand’s state bus operator Transport Company says it will not raise fares or cut services despite higher diesel prices, citing long-term PTT supply contracts and daily fuel reserves, while expecting Songkran passenger numbers to jump 30%.Thailand hotspots hit 1,488 as Myanmar tops 6,000
Thailand hotspots hit 1,488 as Myanmar tops 6,000
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Thailand recorded 1,488 wildfire hotspots on March 23, with more than 80% found in forest areas, while Myanmar remained the region’s worst-hit source of haze.Phuket faces 100-day water countdown if dry weather persists
Phuket faces 100-day water countdown if dry weather persists
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Phuket is facing water supply risks during the dry season, with current reserves estimated to last another 100 days, as agencies accelerate water management measures and prepare emergency backup plans.Middle East conflict threatens Thailand's rice export target
Middle East conflict threatens Thailand's rice export target
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Higher freight rates, fuel costs and insurance premiums are disrupting Thai rice trade, with Iraq shipments stalled and buyers delaying orders.Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel, rejects Trump talks
Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel, rejects Trump talks
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Iran launched fresh waves of missile attacks on Israel, including Tel Aviv, while Tehran rejected Trump’s claims of productive talks as false and market-driven.