Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
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Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
Arguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.
Thai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
Like many Asian economies, South Korea has faced mounting risks to its energy supplies since US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively close Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had obtained an assurance from Petronas on the matter following discussions with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on boosting agricultural and fuel trade.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
A senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…