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Iran launches cluster-warhead strike on Israel after Larijani assassination
Iran launches cluster-warhead strike on Israel after Larijani assassination
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Iran launched missiles fitted with cluster munitions at Israel, killing two civilians, in what it said was retaliation for the assassination of Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani.Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day in Bangkok as Minister Charlie McConalogue visits Thailand
Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day in Bangkok as Minister Charlie McConalogue visits Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
The Embassy of Ireland in Thailand hosted St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 18, 2026, welcoming visiting Irish Minister Charlie McConalogue TD and showcasing Irish culture, hospitality and growing ties with Thailand.New wildlife trafficking trend emerges in live ant trade across three nations
New wildlife trafficking trend emerges in live ant trade across three nations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Kenyan court on Tuesday (March 17) charged two men over the illegal transport of wildlife after authorities arrested one of them, Chinese national Zhang Kequn, at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last week with more than 2,000 live ants.Russia ready to sell oil to Thailand as Sihasak seeks new energy sources
Russia ready to sell oil to Thailand as Sihasak seeks new energy sources
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Thailand says Russia is ready to sell oil, while Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow continues talks with Brazil, Nigeria and Kazakhstan to secure new energy suppliesFarmers urge PM to ease fuel crisis as Middle East war hits production costs
Farmers urge PM to ease fuel crisis as Middle East war hits production costs
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Farmer groups have asked the government for special fuel allocations and targeted price controls as the Middle East war pushes up oil prices and threatens farm output.Mayuree Naree drifts into Iranian waters, Navy seeks help for three Thai crew still aboard
Mayuree Naree drifts into Iranian waters, Navy seeks help for three Thai crew still aboard
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Royal Thai Navy chief Adm Pairote Fuangchan says the Mayuree Naree has drifted from Omani into Iranian waters, prompting coordination with the Foreign Ministry to seek assistance for three Thai crew still on board.Intruder held after entering Moo Deng enclosure at Khao Kheow Zoo
Intruder held after entering Moo Deng enclosure at Khao Kheow Zoo
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Khao Kheow Open Zoo has detained a man who trespassed into the enclosure of Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, and handed him over to police for legal action. Thailand and Japan Strengthen Ties to Propel National Space Industry and EEC Spaceport
Thailand and Japan Strengthen Ties to Propel National Space Industry and EEC Spaceport
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
MHESI by GISTDA and Japan’s METI unite to develop a domestic spaceport and satellite constellation in the EEC, transitioning Thailand from a user to a space creatorSongkran Phuket 2026: where to play water fights across the island
Songkran Phuket 2026: where to play water fights across the island
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Planning Songkran in Phuket? Here are the key 2026 splash zones and festival highlights—from old-town events to alcohol-free celebrations and EDM parties.Thailand’s oil price structure questioned as diesel rises
Thailand’s oil price structure questioned as diesel rises
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
A fresh diesel price increase has renewed scrutiny over Thailand’s fuel pricing system, with critics arguing motorists are paying more despite ample stock and lower-cost supplies.