Three arrested suspects said drugs originated in border area of Nakhon PhanomAn officer examines speed pills seized from a drug storage site in Muang district of Mukdahan province during a raid by border patrol police on Friday. (Photo: Pongpat Wongyala)MUKDAHAN - Border patrol police have arrested three men and seized about 4 million speed pills during a raid on a drug storage site in Muang district of this northeastern province. A search of the two-storey house uncovered seven sacks of speed pills — about four million in all — hidden on the second floor. Also seized during the operation were three vehicles — two Isuzu pickup trucks and a Toyota Fortuner — and three mobile phones. The arresting team handed over the suspects and seized items to investigators at the Muang Mukdahan police station for legal proceedings.

Police investigate the home in Sattahip district of Chon Buri, where an armed man broke into and threatened the family of a local journalist on Saturday. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)CHON BURI - A former assistant village headman in Sattahip broke into the house of a local journalist and threatened him, his wife and child in the middle of the night, police said on Saturday. The motive behind the threats has not been disclosed, and the incident forced the family to temporarily evacuate for safety. The house belonged to a journalist identified only as Ekkasit. The intruder also reportedly shouted insults and death threats at the family.

Thailand has already increased its crude oil reserves from 92 days to 98 days to strengthen national energy security he said. About half of Thailand’s crude oil imports currently come from the Persian Gulf and pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while the rest originates from sources elsewhere. Any purchases would likely be benchmarked against the global Brent crude price. Refineries must still bear additional costs, including crude oil premiums, shipping and insurance, which have risen significantly. Refineries cannot set crude purchase prices or retail fuel prices, both of which follow international market benchmarks.

Netherlands steps up security at synagogues after fire incident in Rotterdam overnightPolice officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam on March 14, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)AMSTERDAM - An ​explosion damaged ‌a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday, in what the city’s mayor described as “a deliberate attack against the ​Jewish community”. The ⁠explosion at the school in an upscale residential neighbourhood on the south side ‌of Amsterdam only caused limited damage, Mayor Femke Halsema said, as ⁠police and firefighters arrived at the scene quickly. In neighbouring Belgium, an explosion caused a ​fire ⁠at a synagogue in Liege on Monday. “Jewish people in Amsterdam are increasingly confronted with antisemitism.

However, the stance has created difficulties for Pheu Thai, whose proposed ministerial line-up has yet to be finalised. The list was reportedly returned by the Bhumjaithai Party due to concerns over Mr Prasert and Mr Somsak. According to reports within Pheu Thai, the party subsequently dropped Mr Somsak from the list while retaining Mr Prasert. Mr Prasert is also being examined by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the management of water resource budgets. Mr Stithorn said limiting Mr Prasert’s role could help prevent Pheu Thai from expanding further in the province.

(Photo: Ministry of Energy)Thai officials have held talks with a leading US liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer to increase supply to Thailand and accelerate delivery schedules, in a move aimed at mitigating potential energy disruptions stemming from tensions in the Middle East. The move is intended to cushion Thailand against potential supply disruptions if the conflict in the Middle East continues. Cheniere Energy promised it would make its best efforts to expedite the deliveries, said Mr Atthapol. “We would like to assure the public that Thailand will be able to navigate this crisis together,” said Mr Atthapol. Earlier, PTT received its first LNG cargo from the US under the long-term supply agreement with Cheniere Energy on Jan 28 this year.

Thai vessels warned of mine risk in Mideast watersSmoke pours from the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. The Royal Thai Navy has advised Thai shipping operators and commercial vessels to exercise heightened caution when navigating the Gulf region. (Photo: Royal Thai Navy spokesperson)The Royal Thai Navy has issued a warning to Thai shipping operators and commercial vessels to exercise heightened caution when navigating the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, citing rising regional tensions and the potential threat of sea mines. (Photo: Royal Thai Navy spokesperson)The Maritime Traffic Control Centre has issued the following recommendations:Avoid sailing into designated high-risk areas unless absolutely necessary. The navy urged Thai shipping operators and merchant vessels to closely follow official alerts and maritime security updates, and to comply strictly with instructions from relevant agencies to ensure the safety of crews and vessels.

The Indonesian government is preparing to enforce a landmark law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement to shield minors from digital harms. Under the new regulations, platforms will begin shutting down accounts held by users under the age of 16 starting on March 28. The initial list includes YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (formerly Twitter), Bigo Live and Roblox, with the directive becoming fully effective in late March. The global landscape regarding youth digital safety is shifting rapidly. Several European nations, including France, Denmark, Greece and Spain, are currently lobbying the European Union to adopt comparable bloc-wide laws to restrict social media access for those under 16.

(Photo: Apichart Jinakul)The People’s Party is facing more calls to answer questions about the safety of its members after it admitted to a data breach that put them at risk of identity theft and scams. The breach of the membership database occurred on Feb 23, the People’s Party said on Thursday. The People’s Party recruits members and receives donations at Stadium One, Chula Soi 5 in Bangkok on Aug 10, 2024. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Last month the party insisted that the personal data including laser ID numbers of its members that it collected were secure. Laser ID numbers are the alphanumeric codes printed on the back of Thai national identification cards.

Waves of drone, missile and aerial bombing have displaced millions in the region and reportedly killed more than 1,200 people in Iran. President Donald Trump said Friday that US forces had hit Iran’s Kharg Island, its biggest oil export hub, and “obliterated” military targets while sparing its energy facilities. The UN refugee agency has estimated that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the war started. Beyond the Gulf, Turkey said NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran — the third such interception in the war. Lebanon has been drawn into the war, too, after the Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked Israel following the death of Khamenei.

The Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot. The design and printing of ballot papers containing barcodes and QR codes could reasonably be believed to allow links to be made back to individual voters, it said. Other complaints pendingThe Office of the Ombudsman said it is also examining other complaints related to the conduct of the election. The Ombudsman is also reviewing complaints concerning the number of constituency and party-list ballot papers, which were reportedly not equal, and whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers violated the Personal Data Protection Act. The party says it is seeking legal clarity on the exact uses of “identifying marks” on ballot papers, an issue that it said could possibly reach the Supreme Court.

A soldier walks past military vehicles at a US army base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on March 10, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)YEONCHEON, South Korea - North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, South Korea said, as ​US and ⁠South Korean forces conducted military drills and US President Donald Trump renewed overtures towards Pyongyang for dialogue. Seoul and Washington this week launched their annual major drills in South Korea, which they say are purely defensive, ​aimed ⁠at testing readiness against military threats from North Korea. North Korea frequently displays its anger at such ⁠exercises, saying they are “dress rehearsals” for armed aggression against it by the allies. Trump is eager for any opportunity to sit down with North Korean leader ‌Kim Jong Un, the South Korean premier ⁠told reporters.

Efforts continue to rescue three others from stricken cargo ship Mayuree NareeSmoke rises from the MV Mayuree Naree after it was struck by two Iranian missiles on March 11 in the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty Thai sailors who were rescued from the missile-struck cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree are scheduled to arrive back in Thailand from the Middle East on Monday, the Ministry of Labour said on Saturday. Precious Shipping said three crew members are still trapped onboard the MV Mayuree Naree. The company has told the labour ministry that the sailors would receive full salary and special compensation for working in the Middle East in accordance with international labour law. “The company guarantees the employment of these sailors immediately when they are ready to get back to work,” Mr Santi added.

People's Party sorry for database breachPeople's Party leader Natthaphong RuengpanyawutPeople's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut yesterday apologised to members after a breach exposed personal data from the party's membership database, saying the security hole has been sealed and there is no evidence the leaked information has been misused. Mr Natthaphong said the party detected suspicious attempts on Tuesday by an external actor to access member records unlawfully. The party subsequently warned members, in line with its obligations under the Personal Data Protection Act, after assessing potential risks to data subjects' rights and freedoms. "We take the protection of members' personal data extremely seriously. Separately, activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Election Commission to investigate and consider seeking the party's dissolution, alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data.

Trump likely to ‘revise the concept of victory’ before it’s too lateTehran has been hit by multiple strikes since the war began. He also said there was “anger” among Gulf states that had put “so much investment in” diplomacy with Iran. And domestically, Trump — who ordered the surprise strikes without seeking public support for a war — is facing upcoming congressional elections. Not that Iran — facing its own political, military and economic upheaval from the war — is without its own long-term difficulties. But while Trump might want to walk away boasting of killing Khamenei and degrading the Iranian military, “Iran might not give him that off-ramp,” said Nate Swanson, of the Atlantic Council.