Thailand

A Thai-owned cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, was attacked from the air in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, resulting in a major fire in the stern. Twenty out of 23 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy, with three others still missing. The source of the attack remains under investigation amid ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Thailand's Phuket airport temporarily closed its runway on March 11 after an Air India Express plane experienced a landing gear issue upon arrival from Hyderabad. The flight, carrying 133 passengers, sustained damage to its nose wheel with no casualties reported. The runway was expected to reopen by 6:00pm local time.

Indonesia's U-16 futsal team secured a dramatic victory over Thailand in the 2025 AFF U-16 Futsal Cup final, but a rough play incident drew widespread attention. An Indonesian player was thrown to the floor after being pulled aggressively by an opponent, going viral on social media. The Indonesian coach sharply criticized the referee's decisions.

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

A woman in Thailand revived inside her coffin before cremation, reigniting interest in catalepsy, a neurological disorder linked to the origins of wakes. This condition causes muscle rigidity and loss of mobility, mimicking death. Experts associate it with epilepsy and narcolepsy.

The Philippines is sending its largest-ever delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand from December 9 to 20, with nearly 1,200 athletes aiming to surpass the previous medal haul. Familiar faces and newcomers will be in the spotlight as the country targets more than the 58 golds won in 2023 in Cambodia.

December 05, 2025 Reported by AI

Cuba extended its congratulations to the Kingdom of Thailand today on its National Day and reiterated its commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.