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Iran admits strike on Thai vessel Mayuree Naree in Strait of Hormuz
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Iran’s IRGC has admitted attacking Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it ignored warnings, as regional shipping risks intensify
Summer storm lashes Bangkok as North, Northeast brace for hail
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Meteorological Department warned of summer storms on March 12, with Bangkok facing heavy rain and strong winds, while the North and Northeast risk hail
Japan helps South Koreans evacuate from Middle East
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
A Japanese government-chartered flight carrying South Korean nationals, along with Japanese evacuees from the Middle East, arrived at Narita International Airport near Tokyo on Wednesday (March 11).
JR East to raise fares for 1st time since privatisation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, will increase fares by an average of 7.1% on Saturday, marking the first full-scale fare revision since the privatisation of Japan National Railways in 1987, excluding changes due to consumption tax hikes.
NACC preliminary probe clears Saksayam of deliberate asset concealment
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
The NACC’s preliminary inquiry found that Saksayam Chidchob did not intentionally conceal his stake in Burijarearn Construction, with the case now awaiting a final decision by the full commission.
Twenty Thai Seafarers Rescued by Omani Navy Following Attack in Strait of Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
The Omani Navy has successfully rescued 20 Thai crew members after the Mayuree Naree was targeted; three remain on board as rescue efforts continue
PSL says Mayuree Naree attacked in Strait of Hormuz, covered by war risk insurance
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Twenty crew members were evacuated safely to Oman, while three remain missing after the Thai-flagged vessel suffered engine-room damage and fire.
Marine Department co-ordinates urgent response after Thai cargo ship MAYUREE NAREE blast in Strait of Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Thailand’s Marine Department says the Thai-flagged bulk carrier MAYUREE NAREE suffered an explosion and engine-room fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026. Twenty crew were brought ashore safely in Oman, while three remain unaccounted for as agencies co-ordinate a search.
Thai Private Sector Calls for Merger of Tourism and Culture Ministries to Drive ‘Quality’ Growth
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
The private sector proposes merging the Tourism and Culture ministries under a new "CICC D" framework to ditch mass tourism for a high-spending "quality" model
Phuket airport targets 9pm runway reopening after Air India Express incident hits 165 flights
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Phuket airport is aiming to reopen its runway at 9pm after an Air India Express hard landing disrupted 165 flights across AOT airports.