Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
PARIS - Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on desalination plants -- critical infrastructure for millions of people in the arid region.

Bangkok Bank’s B2,000 e‑Savings minimum sparks outcry
Bangkok Bank has come under heavy criticism after announcing a new requirement that all e‑Savings accounts must maintain a minimum balance of 2,000 baht from April 9, or customers will be unable to withdraw or transfer funds.  

Oil shortage hits petrochemical output
The current “oil shock” has begun to affect companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), with industrial conglomerate Siam Cement (SCC) suspending operations at its petrochemical unit in Map Ta Phut due to insufficient feedstock amid the Middle East war, analysts say.

Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.

State steps in as oil rockets to $100
Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.

Two arrested for stealing B6.4m worth of luxury watches from Pattaya home
CHON BURI — Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a luxury home on Khao Phra Tamnak in South Pattaya and making off with high-end watches worth more than 6.4 million baht.

Thai evacuees from Iran arrive in Thailand
The first group of Thai nationals evacuating Iran amidst conflict with the United States and Israel arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province on Monday evening.

Phuket attracts quality tourists with Paris roadshow
Phuket has stepped up its international appeal as a tourism destination by staging "Phuket Roadshow to Paris 2026" on Feb 26 at Pavillon Wagram in central Paris.

Heatwave, fuel shortage drives price surges in Yala
The intensifying dry season and growing concerns over global oil disruption have raised food prices while limiting fuel supplies in the major Yala district of Betong

Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
TEHRAN — The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran marked the appointment of its new supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles targeting Israel and the Gulf energy industry.