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Bangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day
Bangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Makkasan police arrested 93 Vietnamese nationals at a Rama 9 condominium after uncovering an alleged Vietnam-focused online gambling operation, with investigators citing cashflow of more than 100 million baht per day.Oil jumps more than 3% as Hormuz disruption deepens in Iran war
Oil jumps more than 3% as Hormuz disruption deepens in Iran war
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Oil prices climbed for a fifth straight session on March 5, 2026, as escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran intensified fears of prolonged supply disruption—especially around the Strait of Hormuz.OR holds fuel prices as global oil rises, says supplies are sufficient nationwide
OR holds fuel prices as global oil rises, says supplies are sufficient nationwide
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
OR says it is closely managing inventories and logistics to keep fuel available across its nationwide PTT Station network, while urging the public to rely on official channels for accurate updates.DCFT urges commerce minister to halt milk powder imports amid raw milk glut
DCFT urges commerce minister to halt milk powder imports amid raw milk glut
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Milk farmers say up to 15,000 producers have been hit, with about 211 tonnes of raw milk a day going unsold for three months since January, and want imports paused until domestic supply is fully absorbed.Phra Pradaeng Songkran set for April 24–26, offering a Mon-culture twist near Bangkok
Phra Pradaeng Songkran set for April 24–26, offering a Mon-culture twist near Bangkok
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Tourists are being urged to extend their Songkran plans to Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan, where the district’s late-April festivities blend water-splashing with rare Thai-Raman (Mon Thai) traditions, parades and merit-making.UK halts student visas for four countries as asylum claims surge
UK halts student visas for four countries as asylum claims surge
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
The UK has paused student visas for four countries after a sharp rise in asylum claims, citing widespread visa abuse and pressure on the asylum systemAnutin confirms Thailand’s readiness to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026
Anutin confirms Thailand’s readiness to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok as Thailand steps up preparations to host the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings on October 12-18, 2026 at QSNCC under the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience”.Lebanon crisis deepens: Israel strikes Beirut again as deaths rise, 60,000 displaced
Lebanon crisis deepens: Israel strikes Beirut again as deaths rise, 60,000 displaced
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Israel has intensified air strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon after ordering civilians south of the Litani River to evacuate north. Displaced: 60,000.NBTC warns mule SIM openers face up to 3 years in jail under a new law
NBTC warns mule SIM openers face up to 3 years in jail under a new law
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
NBTC warns anyone paid to register “mule SIMs” could face up to three years in jail and a 300,000-baht fine under the amended Technology Crime Decree.