DIP registers ‘Yasothon Sweet Watermelon’ as GI, boosting premium Isan produce towards global markets
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property has granted Geographical Indication (GI) status to ‘Yasothon Sweet Watermelon’, citing its distinctive sweetness and crisp texture from Chi River plain growing areas, with an estimated economic value of 48 million baht.
Jun Yesung edges ahead of Lee Yewon as Natthakritta leads Thai charge at Rejuran
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Jun Yesung carded a 67 to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Rejuran Championship, with Lee Yewon close behind and Natthakritta Vongtaveelap leading the Thai challenge.
Missile hits US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Reuters reports; no immediate casualty details
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone, Reuters reported, with no immediate word on casualties or damage. The embassy had earlier warned Americans in Iraq of heightened risks.
Six fault lines push Thai health system closer to crisis
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s health system faces mounting strain as hospital losses, staff shortages and tighter budgets threaten patient access, service standards and bed capacity
Iran threatens strikes on US-linked oil targets, raising fears of a fresh supply shock
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Iran has warned it will hit regional oil and energy infrastructure linked to the US if its own facilities are attacked, as President Donald Trump says US strikes hit military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island and hinted oil infrastructure could be next if shipping through Hormuz remains obstructed.
Energy Ministry talks with US LNG giant Cheniere to lift Thailand deliveries to 1.3m tonnes a year
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon says Thailand is negotiating with Cheniere Energy to increase LNG deliveries under an existing contract from 1.0m to 1.3m tonnes annually for the remaining 15 years to 2041, and to bring some cargoes forward to Q2 2026.
Kharg Island emerges as critical energy flashpoint in Iran war
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
If Iran’s Kharg Island were attacked or shut down, millions of barrels of crude could vanish from global supply, triggering an immediate surge in oil prices
20 Thai crew set to arrive home on March 16 as search continues for three missing
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s Middle East Conflict Monitoring Centre says the situation is expanding beyond military targets, urging Thais to leave risk areas. Twenty Thai crew rescued from Khasab are due back in Thailand on March 16, while authorities continue the search for three missing crew.