Iranian embassy in Thailand condemns alleged Minab school strike in social media posts
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Iran’s embassy in Thailand posted images and a statement on March 3, 2026, alleging more than 160 girls and teachers were killed in a US-Israeli strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab, as it condemned the attacks and urged international attention.
Thailand prioritises evacuating Thais from Iran as airspace limits complicate routes
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand’s immediate priority is to evacuate Thai nationals who want to leave Iran, as embassies coordinate safe zones and the government maps land-and-air routes amid partial airspace closures.
Thailand sees limited direct trade hit, but braces for shipping and energy shock
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said Thailand’s direct trade exposure to the Middle East conflict remains limited, but warned indirect fallout via freight, insurance, logistics bottlenecks and energy-price volatility could pressure exporters and inflation.