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Thai tanker passes through Hormuz safely
A Thai ship has passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz following successful negotiations with Iran and Oman, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.

War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case
The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.

More Thais returning from Mideast
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its call for Thai nationals to urgently consider departing high-risk areas in the Middle East, warning that the situation remains critical and highly unpredictable.

Senate panel backs scrapping Cambodia pact
A Senate committee has recommended scrapping the 2000 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on border demarcation, citing six key concerns.

Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
The Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.

Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.

New dinosaur fossil named after South Korean cartoon
South Korea’s first dinosaur fossil find in 15 years has been named "Doolysaurus huhmin", a name influenced by the country’s iconic children’s cartoon dinosaur.

Why the Iran war could be a 'game-changer' for EVs - and China's car industry
Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles - a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world's largest seller of automobiles last year.

Consumer product prices capped but fuel costs will rise
The government is capping prices of essential consumer products while confirming that there is enough fuel for vehicles and electricity generation, but their prices will have to rise due to increasing costs in global markets.