Drone strike hits tanker carrying Russian crude near Bosphorus
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Altura, a sanctioned tanker carrying about 140,000 tonnes of crude from Russia, was hit in the Black Sea near the Bosphorus on Thursday, damaging the bridge and engine room but leaving all 27 crew members unharmed.
Heat grips Thailand as North hits 41°C; storms and gusty winds in Northeast and Central
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department says the country will be generally hot over the next 24 hours, with haze during the day and intense heat in parts of the North, Northeast and Central regions. Isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected in some areas as a heat low dominates upper Thailand.
Health Ministry to expand telemedicine after fuel price jump
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will raise telemedicine services to at least 30% of outpatient care from 8.22% to ease the impact of higher fuel costs, while officials say no province has yet reported severe disruption to healthcare services.
Thai gold tumbles 1,700 baht at close after 36 price moves; bullion falls below 69,000 baht
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Gold Traders Association said Thai gold prices fell sharply by 1,700 baht at the March 26, 2026 close after 36 intraday adjustments, pushing bullion back into the 68,000-69,000 baht range amid heavy profit-taking, a firmer baht and stronger-than-expected US data.
Thai retail group sets 3-phase plan to curb cost-of-living crisis
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Thai Retailers Association is pushing short-, medium- and long-term steps to ease household pressure amid rising energy, transport and goods costs.
Thailand Songkran bus ticket sales slow on nationwide fuel fears
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
With the Songkran festival less than three weeks away, on April 13, many Thais would usually have bought advance bus tickets by now to return to their hometowns.
Cabinet adds 7 controlled goods after 6-baht fuel hike
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s special Cabinet meeting on March 26, convened after a 6-baht-per-litre rise in all retail fuel prices, approved seven additional controlled goods and tightened price controls on several essential consumer products.