Alert issued to Thai nationals in Mideast
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken a series of measures in the event that conflict in the Middle East could intensify further, potentially affecting the safety of Thai nationals residing in the region.

Poll body denies intimidation claims
The Election Commission (EC) has denied claims it is suing members of the public or intimidating the media, clarifying that the six people facing criminal complaints were suspected of acting in an organised effort to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

Mideast airspace closures bring flight chaos
Countries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace on Saturday after Iran targeted US bases across the peninsula in retaliation for strikes on Tehran earlier in the day.

B2m robbery of Briton in Chon Buri ‘well planned’
CHON BURI - Police say the 2-million-baht robbery at the residence of a British chef and his Thai wife in Bang Lamung district was thoroughly planned, involving three getaway vehicles. Three suspects have been detained for questioning.

Lawyers decry ‘shameful’ targeting of poll watchers
The Lawyers Association of Thailand has described as “shameful” and potentially unlawful the move by the Election Commission (EC) to file criminal complaints against six people monitoring a re-run vote in Bangkok last weekend.

Two killed after Milan tram derails
At least two people were killed and around 40 injured when a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday. According to the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, the possibility that the tram driver suffered a sudden illness could not be ruled out. "But there will be investigations," he said. - REUTERS

Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba
US President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a "very high level". - REUTERS

TikTok returns to Albania after government ban ends
Social media platform TikTok is back in Albania after a year-long ban expired this month, in a case illustrating the complexity of imposing bans in a politically fragmented region and sparking questions over online safety and censorship. - REUTERS

Court orders seizure of B13bn in scam assets
The Civil Court on Friday ordered the confiscation of more than 13 billion baht in assets in four cases linked to scam networks.

US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, US and Israeli officials said, following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to launch a major assault.