A fire tore through a restaurant in Bangkok's Chom Phon area of Chatuchak, Thailand, killing at least 29.
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Truck Hits Monks in Thailand, 8 Dead
HORRIFIC FOOTAGE: An 11-year-old drove a pickup truck into Buddhist monks in Mukdahan province, Thailand. At least 8 killed.
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Thailand Seeks China Help in Hormuz
Thai Foreign Minister: We asked for China’s help to pass 8 ships to us through the Strait of Hormuz. They told us that they are struggling to pass 70 of their ships.
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US Navy Sailor Evacuated After Monkey Scratch
A U.S. Navy sailor aboard a minesweeper en route to the Middle East was medically evacuated after a monkey scratch during a stop in Thailand.
Middle East
Iraq-Syria Pipeline Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraqi Oil Minister says a pipeline linking Iraq and Syria will secure Iraqi oil amid future Strait of Hormuz closures. Expected completion in 2028.
What the Strait of Hormuz closure currently looks like on the ground:
Thailand-Temples can...
Iraqi Oil Minister says a pipeline linking Iraq and Syria will secure Iraqi oil amid future Strait of Hormuz closures. Expected completion in 2028.
What the Strait of Hormuz closure currently looks like on the ground:
Thailand-Temples can't cremate their dead. Diesel shortage delaying cremations up to 4.5 hours.
India- Government cut off LPG to restaurants to prioritize households. Thousands of street vendors shut down.
Sri Lanka- Every Wednesday is now a national holiday to save fuel. ~6 weeks of reserves left.
Cambodia- A third of all gas stations closed after Thailand banned fuel exports.
Bangladesh- Military deployed to guard oil depots.
Myanmar- Cars can only drive on alternate days.
Middle East
Iranian Missile Kills Man in Israel
Chavat, who left behind a wife in Thailand, was killed last night when an Iranian missile struck central Israel. “He came with hope for a better life.”
