Thai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating ‌threats and Israel planned for "weeks" more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.

LONDON - Eight years ago, Pep Guardiola began one of the most ​dominant periods by any manager in the history of ‌English football by masterminding a defeat of Arsenal in the League Cup final.

In Thailand's fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a "waiting wing" opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.

The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.

Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.

Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.

The war in the Middle East has driven up operating cost for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices rising by more than twofold, forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15% to stay afloat.

Rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict are driving up consumer prices, with traders warning of mounting pressure on both businesses and households.

Long queues at petrol stations across Thailand and "out of fuel" signs for diesel, the backbone of the transport sector, have raised public concern over the past week about the country's ability to manage energy reserves.

SURAT THANI - Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.