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  • Airlines raise fares as Middle East war drives fuel spike

    SYDNEY/AUCKLAND: Airlines are warning passengers to expect higher ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict squeeze operating margins across the global aviation industry.

    Australia's Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand said on March 10 that they have begun raising fares, highlighting how carriers are struggling to absorb the rapid rise in fuel prices.

    Jet fuel, which had be

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278914941/airlines-raise-fares-as-middle-east-war-drives-fuel-spike
  • Airport police arrest man with over 2,000 live ants

    A Chinese national detained in Kenya was trying to smuggle insects in his luggage

    Authorities in Kenya have arrested a 27yearold Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday after a routine security check uncovered over two thousand live garden ants in his luggage.

    Prosecutor Allen Mulama told the court that a search recovered 2,238 live a

    13 March 13 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278920366/airport-police-arrest-man-with-over-2000-live-ants
  • Asia Album: Thai National Elephant Day marked in Thailand

    PATTAYA, Thailand, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants.

    13 March 13 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278920203/asia-album-thai-national-elephant-day-marked-in-thailand
  • THAILAND-PATTAYA-ELEPHANT DAY

    (260313) -- PATTAYA, March 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists interact with elephants during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

    13 March 13 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278920118/thailand-pattaya-elephant-day
  • Middle East crisis puts India in a tough position former envoy

    Neither Iran nor the Israel-US coalition is listening to New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has told RT India

    The Middle East conflict has put New Delhi in a very difficult position diplomatically, a former Indian envoy has told RT India.

    Neither of the sides involved in the conflict - the US-Israel coalition and Iran - is listening to India, former ambassador to Venezuela, Deepak Bhojwani, said in

    13 March 13 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278919758/middle-east-crisis-puts-india-in-a-tough-position-former-envoy
  • Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5 of World Boxing Futures Cup

    Bangkok [Thailand], March 12 (ANI): The Indian Youth boxing team recorded a series of strong performances on the fifth day of the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Gunjan, Radhamani Longjam and Chandrika Pujari registering victories in their respective bouts, according to a press release.

    In the morning session, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278918599/gunjan-radhamani-chandrika-register-wins-for-india-on-day-5-of-world-boxing-futures-cup
  • 200 athletes compete in Muay Thai, kickboxing at Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Championship

    ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation announced the participation of 200 male and female athletes competing in Muay Thai and kickboxing events as part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Championship - Al Wathba 2026.

    The federation noted that the competitions will continue until 16 March, featuring age categories starting from eight years old up to youth a

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278918529/200-athletes-compete-in-muay-thai-kickboxing-at-sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-championship
  • First India-bound tanker arrives after crossing Strait of Hormuz

    The Liberia-flagged Shenlong reportedly crossed the choke point after the Middle East conflict began

    The first India-bound tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the Middle East conflict began has arrived in the country.

    The Liberian-flagged Shenlong Suezmax, which carried crude oil from Saudi Arabia, docked at Mumbai Port on Wednesday.

    The Shenlong departed from Saudi Arabia's Ra

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278918039/first-india-bound-tanker-arrives-after-crossing-strait-of-hormuz
  • Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety, says MEA as Strait of Hormuz attacks continue

    New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): External affairs minister S Jaishankar has spoken to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the safety of shipping and energy security, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press briefing on Thursday.

    The briefing was held following a string of attacks on commercial vessels in the crucial waterway of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, a key route for gl

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278917765/jaishankar-spoke-to-iranian-counterpart-araghchi-raises-shipping-safety-says-mea-as-strait-of-hormuz-attacks-continue
  • Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 others rescued

    Baghdad [Iraq], March 12 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Iraq has confirmed a fatal maritime incident involving an international vessel, stating that 'a US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked near Basra, Iraq, in which one Indian crew member unfortunately lost his life.'

    In a series of posts on X shared this Thursday regarding the incident on March 11, the mis

    12 March 12 2026
    http://thailandnews.net/news/278917350/indian-crew-member-killed-in-attack-on-us-owned-oil-tanker-near-iraq-15-others-rescued