Chiang Mai diesel shortage deepens as pump supplies run dry
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Chiang Mai is facing worsening diesel shortage; many petrol stations running dry, strict purchase limits imposed and transport operators warning of damage to tourism & local economy
Motegi hints at SDF deployment for Hormuz minesweeping
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Japan may send Self-Defence Forces troops for a minesweeping mission in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, after a ceasefire is established, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday (March 22).
G-7 foreign chiefs urge Iran to halt attacks immediately
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers Saturday (March 21) issued a statement urging Iran to immediately stop its attacks on neighbouring countries that threaten the security of the Middle East and the world.
Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Iran’s president used a call with Narendra Modi to propose a West Asia-led security framework and seek a bigger BRICS role in halting hostilities, while India stuck to its line on dialogue, open shipping lanes and regional stability.
AIS, True set up 24-hour war rooms, say Thai internet unaffected
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s two biggest telecom operators said international connectivity remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East, with backup routes in place to keep services running as normal.
Thailand urges citizens to follow embassy advice as Middle East conflict persists
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry is urging Thais travelling abroad and those still in the Middle East to save embassy hotlines, follow official warnings and use the Thai Consular app, as 1,475 Thai nationals have already been assisted out of the region.
Thailand invites public to join Earth Hour 2026 on March 28
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The government is urging people across Thailand to switch off lights and unused electrical appliances for one hour on March 28 as part of the global Earth Hour 2026 campaign.
DDC urges travellers to the UK to get meningococcal vaccine before departure
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The warning follows a cluster of meningococcal cases in southern UK, with Thai health officials advising high-risk travellers to seek vaccination at least 10 days before travel.
Thailand starts daily fuel station updates on Facebook
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s Energy Ministry is telling motorists to check daily petrol station updates through Provincial Energy Office Facebook pages, while officials push for round-the-clock tanker deliveries to ease local supply strain.
BTS Group Opens Sales Gallery for D:CRAFT Khlong Luang as Baan Chao Thai Demand Surges
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The second location under BTS Group's ambitious affordable housing initiative launches in Pathum Thani, targeting students, young professionals and families with fully furnished units starting from 1.3 million baht