Iran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war
TEHRAN - Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict.

Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
CHON BURI -  The shortage of diesel took an unusual turn when an undertaker whose  request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.

Poll: People’s Party marginally more popular than PM and Bhumjaithai
A survey of 2,500 people nationwide over the past two weeks concluded the People’s Party (PP) and its leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut were marginally more popular than the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and its leader and Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul.

Disney ends OpenAI tie-up after Sora shutdown
Disney has ended its partnership with OpenAI following the decision to discontinue Sora, a popular AI video-generation application, marking a sudden shift in strategy for both firms.

Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
CAIRO/DUBAI: The risk of an expanded ​Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since ‌the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.

Bahrain's Alba confirms Iranian attack on its facilities
Aluminium ​Bahrain, also known as Alba, confirmed early Sunday that ​its facilities were targeted in ‌an Iranian attack a day earlier, Bahrain's state news agency reported.

Navy shadowing Cambodian boats
The navy is monitoring the activities of Cambodian fishing vessels after more than 20 trawlers encroached on Thai waters amid concerns they could be used for military purposes.

SMEs’ loan access to improve
The government has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing for commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.

Govt ‘ready’ for health summit
The Ministry of Public Health says it is ready to host Global Wellness Summit 2026, noting that it aims to showcase Thai massage and herbal medicine on the global stage.

Army denies blocking return of displaced
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) rejects allegations from Phnom Penh that Thai forces are blocking the return of tens of thousands of displaced people.