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Israel’s Katz says Iran’s next leader will be a target for ‘elimination’
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz said Iran’s next supreme leader would be an “unequivocal target for elimination”, regardless of “name” or hiding place
Phiphat and Ekniti lead Middle East war-room meeting, eye bigger oil reserves
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assigned Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to chair an emergency meeting to respond to the Middle East conflict.
Transport Ministry to ban fare hikes for taxis, riders and motorcycle taxis from March 5
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the Transport Ministry will ban fare increases for taxis, ride-hailing riders and motorcycle taxi services from March 5, warning of legal action against profiteering. He added the government can keep transport costs capped for as long as the Prime Minister maintains the fuel price freeze, with the Oil Fund used as a buffer if crude prices stay high.
AOT says more than 49,000 passengers hit by Middle East airspace closures
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Airports of Thailand says the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt travel, with 328 flights cancelled or delayed between February 28 and March 4, affecting more than 49,000 passengers.
IMF Chief Prescribes Capital, AI and Labour Reform as Path to Faster Global Growth
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Georgieva builds on Thailand’s Finance Minister’s remarks to outline a three-point global blueprint for lifting productivity — and leaves Bangkok impressed by its canals and temples
Nongluck Ajanapanya
IMF Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Poses Triple Threat to Global Economy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Georgieva identifies energy prices, market sentiment and trade disruption as key risks, with resolution timeline the decisive factor
Nongluck Ajanapanya
Europe airfares spike as demand shifts to direct flights; CAAT says up 100%
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Airfares on Europe routes have surged as travellers switch to direct services and avoid Middle East transit hubs, tightening seat supply across major international routes. Thailand’s CAAT said ticket prices on available international services—especially to Europe—have jumped by more than 100%, while Thai Airways reported a sharp rise in bookings but said its operations were not disrupted.
Thailand warns five northern provinces as heat builds and hotspots spike
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department said the hotspot count jumped to 1,967 on March 3, with forest areas accounting for most detections, raising concerns that PM2.5 levels could climb further in the upper North.
Thai embassy in Tehran announces two evacuation convoys for Thais to leave Iran via Turkey
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s embassy in Tehran has announced two rounds of evacuations by road to Turkey on March 7 and March 10, 2026, urging Thais in Iran to register by the deadlines and prepare for sub-zero conditions.
Customs to toughen penalties for fake-origin exports
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Thailand’s Customs Department is preparing tougher penalties—including allowing immediate seizure—for exports that falsely claim origin, as authorities step up crackdowns on transhipment and tighten watchlists used to vet certificates of origin.
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