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Seoul says can deter threats from North if US weapons shifted to Mideast
SEOUL - South Korea said Wednesday it could deter threats from the North even if the United States relocated some of its military assets to the Middle East amid the war in Iran.

Bangkok’s House Samyan Ranked Among Top 100 Greatest Cinemas
House Samyan, a micro-cinema located in Bangkok mixed-use shopping space Samyan Mitrtown, has placed 46th among the 100 greatest cinemas worldwide, according to Time Out.

War in the Middle East: latest developments
WASHINGTON — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:

Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
PARIS — The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.

Thai economic growth seen uneven, below potential: central bank
Thailand's economy is projected to ​grow below ‌its potential and unevenly across sectors, the minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Feb 25 policy meeting showed on ​Wednesday.

Khao Yai elephant breaks into Bib Gourmand restaurant
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A foraging wild elephant damaged a Bib Gourmand-listed restaurant near Khao Yai National Park in Pak Chong district early Wednesday morning.

Thailand's new parliament to open this weekend
⁠Thailand's new ​parliament will hold its opening ceremony ​on March ‌14 following last month's election, a Royal Gazette...

Sacred tattoo festival in Nakhon Pathom
Many Buddhists gather at Bang Phra temple in Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom province, for the annual ceremony honouring Luang Por Pen, a monk famed for his sacred tattoos, on March 7, 2026. Participants bearing tattoo motifs like tigers and Hanuman exhibited behaviours reflecting their ink.

Russian woman arrested in Pattaya for illegal filler service
PATTAYA — A 34-year-old Russian woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly operating an illegal filler clinic in this tourist city in Chon Buri province.

Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
PARIS (FRANCE) - Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.