Ye Win Oo appointed Myanmar's new military chief
Min Aung Hlaing had been military chief for 15 years, as former intelligence chief appointed successorMyanmar junta chief Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, left, hands over a flag to newly appointed Commander-in-Chief General Ye Win Oo during a ceremony in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Monday. (Photo: Reuters)NAY PYI TAW — Ye Win Oo has been appointed Myanmar's new military chief, military-owned media showed on Monday, as his predecessor Min Aung Hlaing was nominated for a presidential vote in the country's parliament. Born to a family from Myanmar's south, Min Aung Hlaing studied law before entering the military and rising steadily through the ranks, culminating in his promotion to military chief on this day 15 years ago. Ye Win Oo was appointed Myanmar's intelligence chief in 2020 and was promoted to commander-in-chief of the army earlier this month. "Even so, Gen Ye Win Oo appears to lack the breadth of leadership experience that spans both battlefield command and institutional administration."
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March 30, 2026 18:03 UTC
Oil rises as Trump threatens escalation in war if no deal soon
Oil rises as Trump threatens escalation in war if no deal soonThe Bangchak oil refinery in Bangkok, on Monday. (Photo: Reuters)NEW YORK - Oil prices rose after United States President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, overshadowing his comments that a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East could be close. The contract’s Tuesday expiry further exacerbated thin liquidity, as traders increasingly stay on the sidelines to avoid extreme headline-driven price swings. Market disruption is centered on the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows in normal times. Banks have been scrambling to calculate how the war — and prices — may evolve.
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March 30, 2026 16:21 UTC
ONE Championship: Chatri confirms Superlek flyweight return amid Rodtang vs Takeru interim title fight intrigue
Chatri was asked directly at Monday’s ONE Samurai 1 press conference in Tokyo why Rodtang and Takeru will fight for an interim flyweight kickboxing title on April 29, despite Superlek not having defended the undisputed belt since beating Takeru more than two years ago. “But we spoke to him before this several weeks ago and he says for his next fight he would like to defend the flyweight kickboxing world title. “As everyone knows I’m accepting this fight as a one-off, just only for this fight,” he said. Now Takeru has one final chance at revenge – and says it will be his last fight regardless of the result. For now, Chatri’s comments have put one thing on record – Superlek is not done at flyweight.
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March 30, 2026 15:02 UTC
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran warIranian diaspora hold flags during a protest as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters)MADRID - Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. "We don't authorise either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran," she told reporters in Madrid. The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations, El Pais added. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with Madrid for denying the US use of Spain's bases in the war.
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March 30, 2026 14:52 UTC
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
No guarantee on fuel price cap during SongkranPeople travelled on a pickup truck along Phahon Yothin Road in Pathum Thani province during the Songkran festival last year. (Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month's Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a 42-billion-baht deficit. He explained that 1.3 billion baht needs to be paid in to the Oil Fuel Fund daily to maintain government subsidies on fuel prices before indicating the financial burden is expected to intensify in the near future. He said the government might adjust the excise tax on oil to manage fuel prices and minimise impact on the public, especially during the Songkran festival when fuel consumption normally increases. He noted however, that the estimation is based on purchased crude oil, fuel in transit and oil already in the nation's fuel supply system.
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March 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
PM submits cabinet line-up for approval
PM submits cabinet line-up for approvalPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leaving Government House after reviewing the qualifications of cabinet ministerial nominees on Monday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted his new cabinet for royal endorsement after completing of vetting procedures, with the government aiming to present its policy statement to parliament before the Songkran holiday in mid-April. Speaking at Government House on Monday, Mr Anutin confirmed that the proposed line-up had been signed off and forwarded in accordance with constitutional procedures. He declined to disclose details, noting that appointments require royal approval and remain beyond the prime minister’s authority until formally endorsed. It also incorporates contingency planning across four major risk areas — natural disasters, economic instability, national security and social challenges.
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March 30, 2026 14:18 UTC
AirJapan bids farewell to Thai skies
AirJapan bids farewell to Thai skiesBaggage is loaded into an AirJapan plane prior to take off. (Photo: AirJapan Thailand Facebook account)AirJapan officially announced the end of its Bangkok service on Monday, but promised to keep in touch with past passengers in other ways. The low-cost airline used its Thai Facebook page to thank passengers using the airline on the Bangkok-Narita airport route, the day after its final flight from Suvarnabhumi airport landed at Tokyo's Narita airport. AirJapan flight NQ2 left Bangkok at 1.18am on Sunday and landed in Tokyo at 8.19am local time after a 5-hour flight. AirJapan, however, said its Facebook Thailand page will continue to keep followers up to date with the activities of its former aircrew, along with other tips related to the airline, despite having no planes in service.
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March 30, 2026 10:09 UTC
More young people being taken in by scams
Although this was 34 fewer than the previous week, their reported losses increased from 490 million baht the week before to 492 million baht. Investment scams remained the most concerning category, accounting for 191 million baht in losses, or nearly 40% of the total damage during the week, according to the ACSC. While shopping and service scams recorded the highest number of cases, impersonation scams showed a positive trend, declining by almost half compared with the previous week. A notable change was that the 21–30 age group have become the most affected, replacing the 31–40 age group. During the same week, police caught 17 suspects in nine cases, seizing 1.9 million baht in cash, the ACSC said.
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March 30, 2026 10:02 UTC
Heat index could hit 60°C in early April
Heat index could hit 60°C in early AprilThe heat index could soar to a dangerous 60 degrees Celsius in early April, posing a major threat to vulnerable groups the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry warned on Monday. The heat index combines air temperature with relative humidity, reflecting what the body actually feels rather than the ambient temperature. The DES cautioned that a high heat index poses particular risk for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses or obesity, outdoor workers, psychiatric patients and alcoholics. People are advised to take note of weather forecasts and heat index updates and avoid outdoor activities from 1pm to 4pm. Alcohol and high-sugar drinks like sodas and other sweetened beverages should be avoided during the heat.
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March 30, 2026 07:59 UTC
Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort opens in May
Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort is set to open its doors in May, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” — the “soul of rest", which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration. The newly rebranded seafront retreat has been imagined by Opendesigner, the Bangkok-based creative studio, to immerse visitors in the essence of the Phi Phi Islands and the Andaman Sea. Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort appears to grow organically from the coastal environment. Materials such as wood, rattan, rope and stone create a warm, laid-back ambience, while woven fabrics, Southern Thai textiles and local crafts are subtly integrated into the interiors and furnishings. Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort welcomes guests in June.
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March 30, 2026 07:09 UTC
Indie booksellers pit passion against rumoured death throes
Digital disruption, shifting customer behaviour, fleeting trends and rising costs all fuel the refrain that independent bookshops are dying. While physical, independent shops reflect an owner’s character in ways chain stores cannot, the claim is true for some shops and false for others. Sa‑nga Bookshop: 'Technology is frightening'“I was unprepared for the rapid rise of online shopping,” said Sa‑nga Jongsirikulporn, owner of Sa‑nga Bookshop, which mainly sells comics and graphic novels and is inside Kasetsart University in Chatuchak district. Sa‑nga Jongsirikulporn, owner of Sa‑nga Bookshop, has been selling comics and graphic novels for more than 30 years. Sa‑nga Bookshop.
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March 30, 2026 07:00 UTC
Motorcycle intruder detained at Govt House
Police detain the rowdy motorcyclist at the entrance to the Thai Khu Fah building at Government House in Bangkok on Monday morning. (Photos: Chanat Katanyu)A motorcyclist wanting to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul managed to pass through the main security gate at Government House and reach the Thai Khu Fah building on Monday morning, while demanding compensation for an accident. The man was detained by Government House police after about 10-minutes of chaos and taken away for questioning. The man then parked his bike at the entry doors to the Thai Khu Fah building. The intruder claimed that he was a permanent member of the Bhumjaithai Party and was from the same hometown as Newin Chidchob, de facto leader of the party, and House Speaker Sophon Zarum.
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March 30, 2026 07:00 UTC
Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings
A woman looks towards pollution-cloaked Chiang Mai from a lookout above the city on Friday. The situation in Chiang Mai was far worse than the second most-polluted city, Delhi, whose AQI was only 198 and PM2.5 was 122.0. Hot spots are due to natural bushfires in the dry season, burning-off by farmers and the activities of firebugs. Department director-general Atthaphon Charoenchansa on Sunday admitted the number of hot spots in the country was worrying. The evidence pointed to one of the men being named Somkid and living in Doi Tao district in Chiang Mai, Mr Karin said.
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March 30, 2026 06:51 UTC
Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikesFans of many Premier League clubs have joined the "Stop Exploiting Loyalty" campaign. Revenue from bumper broadcasting deals and commercial sponsorship still provides the vast majority of income for Premier League teams. Major expansions of Anfield have increased capacity to 61,000, but there are just 34,000 season tickets available. Manchester United are increasing season ticket prices by five percent for the third consecutive year and halving a senior citizens' discount for some fans. Despite the unrest, Premier League clubs boasted average attendances of just over 40,000 last season, with stadiums nearly 99% full.
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March 30, 2026 06:31 UTC
Inside Swiss Hospitality Education: Where Global Luxury Leaders Begin
Beyond its reputation as a destination, the country has shaped generations of leaders who continue to define the global luxury industry. Small class sizes and personalised learning allow students to explore their interests before specialising in hospitality, luxury brands, or experience-led industries. Bachelor’s degrees provide a strong foundation in hospitality, luxury business, and guest experience management, while Master’s programmes offer a more strategic, business-focused perspective. Today, a Glion education extends well beyond hotels. Graduates increasingly move into sectors such as luxury brands, real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship — industries where service, experience, and human understanding are key differentiators.
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March 30, 2026 06:30 UTC