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US launches Section 301 probe into 16 trade partners, including Thailand
US launches Section 301 probe into 16 trade partners, including Thailand
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
The US has launched Section 301 investigations into 16 major trade partners, including Thailand, as it seeks new tariff tools after a Supreme Court setbackThai Airways hikes fares 10-15% as jet fuel costs surge; bookings still strong
Thai Airways hikes fares 10-15% as jet fuel costs surge; bookings still strong
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Thai Airways has started increasing airfares by 10-15% to reflect higher jet fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions, while saying advance bookings remain strong and its fleet is set to grow to 102 aircraft in 2026.Middle East war escalates as Iran threatens Gulf oil route
Middle East war escalates as Iran threatens Gulf oil route
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Iran has threatened to choke off Gulf oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz as conflict with the US and Israel deepens and crude prices swing sharplyIEA approves record 400 million-barrel oil release after Iran war disrupts supply
IEA approves record 400 million-barrel oil release after Iran war disrupts supply
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday (March 11) that its member countries had unanimously approved the release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to supply shocks caused by the Iran war, marking the largest emergency stock release in the organisation’s history.Iran admits strike on Thai vessel Mayuree Naree in Strait of Hormuz
Iran admits strike on Thai vessel Mayuree Naree in Strait of Hormuz
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Iran’s IRGC has admitted attacking Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it ignored warnings, as regional shipping risks intensifySummer storm lashes Bangkok as North, Northeast brace for hail
Summer storm lashes Bangkok as North, Northeast brace for hail
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Meteorological Department warned of summer storms on March 12, with Bangkok facing heavy rain and strong winds, while the North and Northeast risk hailJapan helps South Koreans evacuate from Middle East
Japan helps South Koreans evacuate from Middle East
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
A Japanese government-chartered flight carrying South Korean nationals, along with Japanese evacuees from the Middle East, arrived at Narita International Airport near Tokyo on Wednesday (March 11).Japan to release oil reserves Monday at earliest
Japan to release oil reserves Monday at earliest
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Japan will release its oil reserves as early as Monday amid soaring crude oil prices, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday (March 11).JR East to raise fares for 1st time since privatisation
JR East to raise fares for 1st time since privatisation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, will increase fares by an average of 7.1% on Saturday, marking the first full-scale fare revision since the privatisation of Japan National Railways in 1987, excluding changes due to consumption tax hikes.