A new co-production, 1950. Memory of the Day, is moving ahead with filming in Thailand and South Korea, aiming to honour Thai veterans of the Korean War.
Medical drone pilot launched in Phang Nga to support island healthcare
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
The Public Health Ministry has tested drones to deliver medicines and medical supplies at Koh Panyi in Phang Nga as part of a southern pilot project to develop a practical model for wider use.
Pakistan says Iran to let 20 more ships cross Hormuz
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Islamabad says Tehran will allow two Pakistani-flagged vessels a day through the Strait of Hormuz, a rare easing as Pakistan steps up efforts to cool the Iran war.
Thailand puts 9 provinces on red PM2.5 alert as symptoms rise
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
More than 55% of people exposed to the haze have reported symptoms, officials said, with northern and northeastern provinces facing persistent pollution this week.
Commerce launches Thai Help Thai discounts to cut living costs by up to 50%
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
The Commerce Ministry is rolling out nationwide cost-of-living relief through the Thai Help Thai and Blue Flag schemes, while also helping farmers cut fertiliser costs under the Green Flag Plus project.
PM makes surprise fuel station check in Nakhon Phanom
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inspected a petrol station in That Phanom without prior notice, as diesel supply in Nakhon Phanom showed signs of improvement ahead of Songkran.
Bangkok reduced electricity use by 32 megawatts during the one-hour Earth Hour campaign, saving nearly Bt145,000 and cutting carbon emissions by 13.5 tonnes.
Natthaphong edges past Anutin as top PM choice in first-quarter NIDA Poll
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
NIDA Poll’s first-quarter 2026 survey shows Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut leading as the public’s preferred choice for prime minister, with the People’s Party topping party support nationwide.
Iran threatens US, Israeli universities in Middle East
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Tehran says Washington has until noon Tehran time on March 30 to condemn alleged strikes on two Iranian universities or campuses linked to the US and Israel in West Asia could face retaliation.