Senate panel backs scrapping Cambodia pact
(Photo: Jakkrit Waewkraihong)A Senate committee has recommended scrapping the 2000 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on border demarcation, citing six key concerns. Nophadol In-na, chairman of the panel, said on Tuesday that the vote was unanimous to propose cancelling the 2000 pact. In December the same panel resolved to seek termination of the related 2001 agreement on maritime boundaries as well. The senator said the recommendation followed more than 20 meetings, field visits to seven Thai-Cambodian border provinces, and briefings from security agencies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr Nophadol said the committee believed Thailand could still pursue peaceful negotiations on a permanent land boundary with Cambodia even without the 2000 MoU in place.
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March 24, 2026 15:51 UTC
Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case
The court ordered Akara to compensate the 382 affected villagers. The court also awarded 5,000 baht each for medical expenses and 5,000 baht for the cost of buying food and drinking water. It produced more than 1.8 million ounces of gold and 9 million ounces of silver between 2001 and 2017. In the 2025 financial year, it produced 75,000 ounces of gold and 625,000 ounces of silver, according to Akara Resources. Several rounds of negotiations ensued, with Thai regulators finally agreeing to allow the mine to resume operations in March 2023.
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March 24, 2026 15:43 UTC
Thai tanker passes through Hormuz safely
(Photo: Reuters)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. The SET-listed energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc subsequently confirmed that a crude oil tanker that had been anchored in the Persian Gulf since March 11 had transited the strait safely. Iran recently took responsibility for a missile attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree. It is now working with Oman on an attempt to reach the ship and rescue three Thai crewmen said to be still aboard. “Only one tanker is so far understood to have made a payment, said to be in the region of $2 million,” said Lloyd’s List.
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March 24, 2026 15:20 UTC
Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsArmy personnel train with an FPV drone, centre-field, at an unidentified location on Tuesday. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)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. Cambodia had bought a large quanitiy of armaments from countries in eastern Europe, in the lead-up to a general election in 2027. The Thai army had reliable information about Cambodia’s arms procurement. On Tuesday the army introduced domestically developed combat drones aimed at strengthening operational readiness along the Thai-Cambodian border.
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March 24, 2026 14:20 UTC
Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
(Photo: Pheu Thai Party)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. Speaking on Tuesday at a capacity‑building seminar for MPs and party personnel, Mr Julapun said the gathering was aimed at strengthening teamwork and preparing lawmakers for parliamentary duties. Pheu Thai experienced a major setback in the Feb 8 election that was won decisively by the Bhumjaithai Party. Following the seminar, Mr Julapun described the session as a routine internal meeting held ahead of each parliamentary sitting. Former premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of the Pheu Thai Family and daughter of party patriarch Thaksin Shinawatra, was also present.
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March 24, 2026 14:12 UTC
New dinosaur fossil named after South Korean cartoon
(Photo: Jun Seong Yi)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. The dinosaur remains have been dated to around 113 million years ago. And our specimen is also a juvenile or ‘baby’, so it’s perfect for our dinosaur species to honour Dooly.”The fossil is the third named species of dinosaur to be discovered in South Korea. Off the southwestern coast of South Korea at a dig site in Aphae Islands, the fossil was found encased in solid rock. Scientists placed the specimen into a micro-CT scanner, revealing the first piece of dinosaur skull ever found in South Korea.
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March 24, 2026 13:41 UTC
Consumer product prices capped but fuel costs will rise
(Photo: Soonthorn Kongwarakom)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. However, meat prices will rise due to changing costs and weather conditions and higher prices of plastic packaging, he added. Energy regulators are now reviewing tariffs for the May-August billing period amid a sharp rise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) costs driven by Mideast tensions. However, the spot LNG price has risen by 2.5 times due to the war and the government would have to manage its LNG costs carefully, he said. At that time, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and PTT Plc spent heavily to shield consumers from soaring LNG costs.
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March 24, 2026 13:32 UTC
Google Maps adds 3D immersive navigation and AI chat
Google has introduced two new features on Google Maps, bringing Gemini AI-powered chat and a more detailed 3D navigation system to improve travel accuracy and user experience. The new “Ask Maps” feature allows users to interact with AI in real time about various locations. In addition to voice-based commands and interaction, Google Maps has also upgraded its navigation system with a new feature called Immersive Navigation. Features Ask Maps is now available in the United States, India and Thailand on both Android and iOS platforms, with a desktop version to follow later. Meanwhile, features Immersive Navigation is currently limited to the United States, with plans to expand to Android and iOS, as well as integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the future.
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March 24, 2026 13:11 UTC
OnlyFans owner dies aged 43
OnlyFans owner dies aged 43Leonid Radvinsky (Photo: lr.com)The owner of adult-entertainment platform OnlyFans, Leonid Radvinsky, has died of cancer at the age of 43 years. OnlyFans confirmed in a statement that he “passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer” and requested privacy for his family. OnlyFans is an online subscription-based platform that allows creators to lock their content behind a paywall. According to Forbes, Leonid Radvinsky had an estimated net worth of up to US$4.7bn. His death has raised raised questions over the platform’s ownership.
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March 24, 2026 12:47 UTC
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warningA view of a residential building in Tehran damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Monday. The government on Monday announced the escalation "in view of the continued deterioration of the situation in the Middle East region." "The black [outbound travel alert] signifies severe threat," a government spokesman said. "Due to the highly unpredictable security situation in Iran and Israel, the government advises Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to Iran and Israel." The council explained that many Hong Kong tour groups travelling to Europe or Africa used aviation hubs in the Middle East to transit through the region.
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March 24, 2026 10:22 UTC
Law expert: Anthropic suit is first major government-AI firm clash
Anthropic goes to federal court in San Francisco on Tuesday (March 24) to challenge the Pentagon's move to label it a “national security supply chain risk,” a designation typically reserved for foreign adversaries. Joel Dodge, the director of industrial policy and economic security at Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, told Reuters that the legal dispute was "the first major clash" in what he sees as a long term power struggle between governments and AI companies.
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March 24, 2026 09:45 UTC
Free food sparks outcry
Free food sparks outcryCriticism over free meals provided to our lawmakers has been reported in the media for years. Free meals are far from modest. Some political parties, such as the People's Party, also require paid assistants to allocate portions of their salaries to the party. New House Speaker Sophon Zarum was famously quoted as saying, "I have been a lawmaker since the 1990s, and no one ever complained about free food." Parliament should manage the free food budget carefully and reduce food waste.
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March 24, 2026 08:53 UTC
India's historic Mughal homes caught between revival and ruin
NEW DELHI - Once the grand residences of Mughal-era nobility, the Indian capital's haveli homes now stand at a fragile crossroads -- a handful lovingly restored but many more sliding quietly into ruin. But he admitted that conservation in Old Delhi remains a huge challenge. "Restoration in Old Delhi is still isolated unless there is sustained support and awareness," said Vidyun Goel, whose family owns the property. In nearby Roshanpura, only a scattering of old homes still stand. Conservationist K. T. Ravindran said that while Old Delhi is economically vibrant, its havelis suffer from unclear titles and multiple claimants.
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March 24, 2026 07:28 UTC
Two caught with 64 phones used by scammers
Two caught with 64 phones used by scammersThe two suspects with the 64 smartphones seized in Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi province, on Monday. (Photo: Royal Thai Navy)CHANTHABURI — Navy police arrested two people found in possession of 64 mobile phones believed used by scam gangs, in Pong Nam Ron district on Monday. The Royal Thai Navy announced the arrests on Tuesday. The officers seized 64 phones and information about an appointment to hand them over to another party, and 100,000 baht in cash. The phones were likely smuggled into Thailand to be delivered to someone in Si Racha district of Chon Buri, the navy announcement said.
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March 24, 2026 07:17 UTC
ICE officers brought in to assist TSA at Phoenix airport
U.S. immigration agents began deploying at more than a dozen U.S. airports on Monday (March 23) to aid security screening as staffing absences by unpaid airport security officers have caused massive delays. TSA employee and union official Pascual Contreras said the agents were "just in the way."
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March 24, 2026 07:16 UTC