Three teens ‘confess’ to slaying of rival
Three teens ‘confess’ to slaying of rivalPolice cordon off the area in a eucalyptus forest where the body of a 19-year-old victim was found buried after he was killed, in Phrai Bung district of Si Sa Ket province. The suspects reportedly confessed, citing past conflicts during their time in juvenile detention. His friend, Kittisak, also 19, survived with severe injuries and remains in critical condition in a hospital in nearby Ubon Ratchathani. The trio told officers that the attack stemmed from past conflicts during their time in the Si Sa Ket Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre, he said. Police noted that the group had previously been detained in juvenile cases involving attempted murder.
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March 03, 2026 19:57 UTC
Geopolitical storm leaves isolated Greenlanders hanging by a telecoms thread
Geopolitical storm leaves isolated Greenlanders hanging by a telecoms threadThe northern lights, aurora borealis, in the winter sky above the harbour and small settlement of Kapisillit, in Greenland, on Feb 15, 2026. Located about 75 kilometres (47 miles) from the capital Nuuk, Kapisillit is remote and isolated. Like hundreds of other villages in Greenland, now caught up in a geopolitical storm, the settlement depends on a fragile and costly telecommunications network. "They prefer to speak to their aunt or uncle elsewhere in Greenland than learn Danish," Mathiassen said sourly. "In case of an emergency, we would have had no help from Nuuk," Nolso said.
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March 03, 2026 18:24 UTC
War adds urgency to Thai aviation hub push
“Since the conflict erupted over the weekend, many foreign tourists have shifted to booking long‑haul flights to Thailand via Thai Airways. However, developing an aviation hub takes time, he said. Thailand’s best opportunity lies in becoming an aviation hub for the 680 million people in Southeast Asia, although this largely depends on how quickly the country can develop supporting infrastructure beyond its main airports, he said. Mr Tassapon said Thailand will not achieve aviation hub status unless major ongoing projects, such as the high‑speed railway linking three airports — six years behind schedule because of endless contract snags — are successfully completed. Becoming an aviation hub requires a long-term commitment, particularly in developing the broader transport network to better accommodate travellers, he said.
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March 03, 2026 18:02 UTC
PM unfazed by push to arrest ‘fixer’ Mauerberger
Anutin says he won’t interfere, brushes aside concerns about political falloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives at Government House on Feb 24. Mr Mauerberger for many years was based in Bangkok, where he cultivated connections with many prominent business and political figures. However, reported links between Klatham chief adviser Thamanat Prompow and Mr Mauerberger are among the factors making Bhumjaithai wary of a deal. Thamanat has denied he had any knowledge about the alleged offences of Mr Mauerberger or his wife, saying they occurred before he knew the former. Mr Rangsiman is fighting a defamation lawsuit filed by Mr Mauerberger, who is seeking 100 million baht in damages.
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March 03, 2026 16:34 UTC
Bank of Thailand: Middle East war will dent Thai GDP
Bank of Thailand: Middle East war will dent Thai GDPBank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn. The new war in the Middle East could dent gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.1-0.15 percentage points due to the heightened risk to oil supply, according to Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn. The risk is that the war in the Middle East could affect the Thai economy more severely than previously estimated,” said Mr Vitai. The oil price had already increased by US$5-7 per barrel due to the Middle East war, he said. An average annual increase of $10 per barrel is expected to shave 0.1-0.15% off Thai GDP,” said Mr Vitai.
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March 03, 2026 16:23 UTC
Govt: Enough oil for local consumption but prices will rise
(Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)The Thai government has confirmed there are adequate supplies of oil for local consumption but warns local prices will still rise at some point in line with global prices, even with the use of subsidies to offset the increase. The caretaker prime minister admitted that the Mideast conflict would affect oil prices, but promised that his government would try its best to maintain the retail prices of oil, gas and other necessary products. Caltex raised diesel prices by 1.80 baht and most gasohol prices by 0.90 baht per litre. Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo, deputy permanent secretary for energy, said the Ministry of Energy would use the Oil Fuel Fund to subsidise any rise in oil prices. However, local pump prices would still increase at some point, in line with global oil prices, he said.
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March 03, 2026 16:14 UTC
Underdogs New Zealand confident on eve of T20 semi-final
Underdogs New Zealand confident on eve of T20 semi-finalNew Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson bowls during training on the eve of the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo: AFP)KOLKATA - Underdogs New Zealand back themselves against anyone in “one-off games”, captain Mitchell Santner declared on Tuesday on the eve of their T20 World Cup cricket semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata. South Africa, by contrast, enjoyed statement wins over India and the West Indies in the second phase. New Zealand and South Africa have never won a cricket World Cup in either 50-over or T20 formats. New Zealand will be playing their fourth semi-final in the last five T20 World Cups.
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March 03, 2026 15:44 UTC
Govt focused on evacuating Thais from Iran
Govt focused on evacuating Thais from IranForeign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaeow, left, speaks during a meeting of the Middle East Situation Centre, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, on Tuesday. About 300 Thai nationals, 200 of them students, are estimated to be in Iran. The minister reiterated that evacuating Thais from Iran is the top priority. Mr Sihasak said the situation in Iran warranted the term “evacuation”, while in other countries authorities were facilitating voluntary departures. A decision on whether to evacuate embassy personnel would be made after the mission to assist Thai nationals was completed, he said.
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March 03, 2026 15:40 UTC
China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom
A state-driven digitisation, aiming to inject efficiency into the overstretched healthcare system, has been underway for over a decade. The app "gives any ordinary user -- no matter where they are -- the opportunity to get good answers to their questions," Duan said. Since giving birth, she has used AQ even more, asking paediatrician avatars about rashes or for general care advice. Nationwide, there are more than 100 AI medical projects, an official said recently. Others emphasised that the adoption of AI in healthcare will be cautious.
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March 03, 2026 14:55 UTC
Guru held over B50m merit scam
Guru held over B50m merit scam(Photo: 123RF)The Central Investigation Bureau has arrested a self‑proclaimed spiritual guru known as "Ajarn Ton", for allegedly running a bogus merit‑making scheme that laundered more than 50 million baht. He was wanted under a Criminal Court warrant on charges of public fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and laundering the proceeds of crime. The couple also promoted a recruitment model, urging participants to bring in new members to increase their "merit". Authorities have confirmed at least 14 victims, with documented transfers exceeding 15 million baht. Total funds moving through the suspect's accounts have surpassed 50 million baht.
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March 03, 2026 14:44 UTC
Mastercard and TAT Launch AI-Powered "Amazing Thailand" App
Mastercard and TAT Unveil Revamped "Amazing Thailand" App Focused on AI and Cloud-Native Modernization by Dr. Monsinee KeeratikrainonBANGKOK – February 24, 2026 – Mastercard and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched the new "Amazing Thailand" application today at Dusit Central Park. A Vision for Digital TransformationThe event featured addresses from Deputy Kittipong Prapattong (TAT), Timothy Murphy (Vice Chair, Mastercard), and Safdar Khan (Division President, Southeast Asia, Mastercard). Beyond AI, Dr. Monsinee championed a Cloud-native modernization strategy to ensure the app meets international standards. About Dr. Monsinee KeeratikrainonDr. Currently serving as an AI Advocate for the TAT Digital Master Plan Committee, she focuses on supporting Thailand’s digital tourism infrastructure through cloud-native innovation and data-driven standards.
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March 03, 2026 14:28 UTC
War-induced volatility rattles global markets
(Photo: AFP)LONDON - Global stock markets dived, energy prices surged and the US dollar gained on Tuesday as the Iran war drove volatility across global financial markets and roiled companies worldwide. The Frankfurt, Madrid and Milan stock markets each shed around 4% in midday deals, while Paris and London lost close to three percent. Iran has unleashed missiles and drones across the Middle East, including at Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Dubai, while threatening explicitly to drive up global energy costs. European natural gas prices surged 50% on Monday after Qatar’s state-run energy firm said it had halted liquefied natural gas production. “A spike in energy prices creates a dilemma for central banks,” said Rodrigo Catril at National Australia Bank.
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March 03, 2026 14:16 UTC
Thai authorities hunt for new fuel sources
Thailand has long pursued diversification of its energy imports. A turning point came in 2004-05 when global oil prices surged, prompting the government and PTT, the majority state-owned energy company, to seek new sources. Of this, 60% comes from domestic sources, 15% from Myanmar via pipeline, and 25% as LNG imports from the Middle East. However, before the prime minister's announcement, Shell raised its diesel prices by 4.20 baht per litre and gasohol by 1.50 baht. Caltex raised diesel prices by 1.80 baht and most gasohol prices by 0.90 baht per litre.
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March 03, 2026 12:15 UTC
New baggage policy leads to longer THAI check-in times
Passengers check in for flights at Suvarnabhumi airport on Nov 24, 2025. (Photo: Transport Ministry)Passengers on Thai Airways International flights are being advised to spare extra time for check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport after long lines on Monday when the airline adopted a new checked baggage policy. The new policy switches from a weight-based allowance to the number of pieces per passenger, which varies depending on the class of ticket. Passengers of the national carrier were forced to queue at check-in counters to receive the tags for loading their baggage onto the aircraft. The self-service kiosks at the airport are still in normal operation as the problem occurred only with THAI, it added.
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March 03, 2026 11:14 UTC
Mideast war exposes fragile oil and gas dependency
The Russian invasion in 2022 triggered a massive energy crisis, particularly in Europe, where gas prices — then largely dependent on imports from Russia — soared. Regarding its energy security, “Europe is facing the biggest wake‑up call since the invasion in Ukraine”, said Ana Maria Jaller‑Makarewicz, analyst for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Fossil fuels produced just 29% of the European Union’s electricity last year, according to research group Ember. The new war meanwhile drove up oil prices by about seven percent on Monday, while European gas prices skyrocketed by more than 30%. European gas prices jumped after QatarEnergy, the state‑owned energy company, announced a halt in LNG production following an Iranian drone attack.
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March 03, 2026 11:05 UTC