UN agency begins evacuation of 11,000 seafarers through Strait of Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The International Maritime Organization has begun a phased evacuation plan for around 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf after the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Anutin says Thailand need not counter Cambodia’s UNCLOS move over MOU44 dispute
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand will not change tack after Cambodia launched a UN-backed compulsory conciliation process under UNCLOS over disputed Gulf of Thailand maritime claims following Bangkok’s cancellation of MOU44.
Trump threatens renewed Iran war as Tehran says blockade is beyond limits
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Donald Trump has signalled the US could use force against Iran again, as Tehran denounces the naval blockade and the UN warns the Hormuz crisis is squeezing the global economy.
Abhisit says scrapping MOU 44 should pose no problem, urges close watch on Cambodia
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Abhisit Vejjajiva says ending MOU 44 is not a problem in principle, but warns Thailand must proceed carefully in law and monitor Cambodia’s next moves.
Thailand rebuts Cambodia at UN ECOSOC forum, says years of support met with attacks
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Thailand used its right of reply at the UN ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum, saying it has supported Cambodia for decades but faced armed attacks in 2025 that killed civilians and forced mass evacuations.
FAO food price index rises 2.4% in March as oil surges and Middle East tensions escalate
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
The FAO food price index rose 2.4% in March 2026, driven by higher energy costs and Middle East tensions, with gains across cereals, meat, dairy, oils and sugar.
Global bloc divide widens after US–Israel begin attacks on Iran
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Global rift deepens after US–Israel strikes on Iran, with Russia and Iran condemning the attacks, the UN urging restraint, and allies split on next steps