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11 places seen as safest if World War III erupts, based on remoteness and resources
11 places seen as safest if World War III erupts, based on remoteness and resources
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
As tensions rise between the US–Israel bloc and Iran, overseas reports and security commentators have highlighted 11 locations considered “safer” in a full-scale war or nuclear disaster scenario, citing geography, resources and political neutrality.Thai exporters spooked as carriers halt bookings and sea freight rates surge
Thai exporters spooked as carriers halt bookings and sea freight rates surge
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Closures of key maritime chokepoints have forced shipping lines to abandon usual routes, adding weeks to transit times and driving up freight, fuel and insurance costs across global supply chains.PTT and OR freeze diesel and gasohol prices for 15 days to ease living costs
PTT and OR freeze diesel and gasohol prices for 15 days to ease living costs
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s national energy firm PTT and retail arm OR will hold diesel and gasohol prices steady for 15 days from March 4, 2026, to help reduce energy costs amid Middle East tensions.Iran war rattles tourism as airspace closures and higher fares threaten Thailand’s 36m visitor goal
Iran war rattles tourism as airspace closures and higher fares threaten Thailand’s 36m visitor goal
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Escalating conflict involving Iran has forced airspace closures and flight disruptions across the Middle East, raising concerns over Thailand’s target of 36 million foreign visitors in 2026.Oil steadies after Trump says US will insure Persian Gulf tankers
Oil steadies after Trump says US will insure Persian Gulf tankers
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Crude pared earlier gains in late trading after the US president said Washington would offer insurance and, if needed, naval escorts, to help keep tanker traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz.Trump fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘just as bad’
Trump fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘just as bad’
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Trump warned Iran’s next leader could be “as bad as” the last, saying he would prefer a moderate, as the conflict enters a fourth dayMojtaba Khamenei picked as Iran’s new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei picked as Iran’s new supreme leader
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
A report says Iran’s Assembly of Experts picked Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader after Ali Khamenei’s death, raising fresh questions over successionSummer storms to lash Northeast and East; Bangkok hot and hazy
Summer storms to lash Northeast and East; Bangkok hot and hazy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thunderstorms with strong winds, lightning and possible hail are forecast in parts of upper Thailand over the next 24 hours, while the lower South may see isolated storms and rougher seas in thunderstorm areas.Middle East flight disruption prompts countries to plan citizen evacuations
Middle East flight disruption prompts countries to plan citizen evacuations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Airspace closures across the region have grounded many commercial services, stranding tens of thousands of travellers and triggering emergency repatriation steps by governments worldwide.US–Iran conflict threatens B60bn Thai export hit, spilling into tourism, property and retail
US–Iran conflict threatens B60bn Thai export hit, spilling into tourism, property and retail
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thai exports to the Middle East could lose B60bn if sea/air routes stall for two months, with spillovers to tourism, retail and property.