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New US blockade on Iran sends world oil prices sharply higher
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
CENTCOM says it will block shipping to and from Iranian ports, lifting tensions in the Gulf and pushing crude prices above US$100 a barrel
Southern palm growers demand export curbs be scrapped
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
Southern palm growers threaten a post-Songkran protest at the Commerce Ministry after export controls sent fresh fruit bunch prices sharply lower
Thailand braces for Songkran heat, storms and rising dust
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
The Meteorological Department warns of temperatures up to 42C, worsening dust and summer storms across upper Thailand during Songkran
What Thai Astrology Has in Store for You This Songkran
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
As Thailand rings in its traditional New Year, astrologers have mapped out the fortunes of all 12 zodiac signs – here is what the stars say
Japanese ambassador leads Thai fashion splash at Songkran
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
The Japanese Embassy in Thailand marked the Thai New Year with a playful video, as Ambassador Otaka Masato and staff changed into Thai outfits for water-splashing fun.
Oil surges as failed US-Iran talks shake global markets
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
Brent jumps above US$102 as US-Iran talks end in stalemate, dragging stocks lower, lifting the dollar and reviving inflation fears
Putin offers to mediate after US-Iran talks end in deadlock
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
Russia says Vladimir Putin is ready to support diplomacy after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed over Hormuz control and nuclear issues
Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz as Iran Talks Collapse
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
President Trump orders the US Navy to "immediately" blockade the Strait of Hormuz after historic Islamabad summit fails to secure a nuclear agreement
SoftBank, NEC, Sony and Honda form new Japan-made AI venture
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
A new industry-backed developer aims to build advanced domestic AI for corporate use in Japan, with longer-term plans to power robots.
Kok River livelihoods battered by Myanmar mining pollution
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Pollution tied to Myanmar mining is darkening the Kok River, crushing tourism and fishing in Chiang Rai as residents demand clearer answers.