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Shipping attacks deepen Iran war impasse; Hormuz remains closed
Shipping attacks deepen Iran war impasse; Hormuz remains closed
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Fresh attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Oman and Bab el-Mandeb have dimmed peace hopes, while Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.Perseid meteor shower to peak over Thailand tonight
Perseid meteor shower to peak over Thailand tonight
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Thailand could see up to 100 meteors an hour from 11pm on August 12, with moonless skies offering favourable conditions if clouds stay awayDDPM upgrades 18 regional war rooms for monsoon and ‘rain bomb’ threats
DDPM upgrades 18 regional war rooms for monsoon and ‘rain bomb’ threats
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
The DDPM has upgraded 18 regional centres to coordinate flood responses, introduced new rainfall warning thresholds and ordered machinery into high-risk areas.PM Anutin orders seven urgent gun-control measures
PM Anutin orders seven urgent gun-control measures
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Thailand will freeze new welfare-gun schemes and P.3 licences, audit gun dealers and require P.4 licences to be renewed every three yearsNine northern provinces face heavy rain and flood risk
Nine northern provinces face heavy rain and flood risk
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Heavy rain is forecast across four Thai regions on August 12, with flash-flood risks and waves above three metres during thunderstormsOR and Bangchak raise fuel prices by 85 satang today
OR and Bangchak raise fuel prices by 85 satang today
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
New pump prices took effect at 5am on August 12 after OR and Bangchak raised petrol, gasohol and diesel prices by 0.85 baht per litreUN probe finds rise in Myanmar military attacks on civilians
UN probe finds rise in Myanmar military attacks on civilians
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
IIMM says strikes on civilian sites rose before Myanmar’s December-January election, while torture and sexual violence remained widespreadPhuket-Delhi flight captain tests positive after altitude loss
Phuket-Delhi flight captain tests positive after altitude loss
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
India summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson after a Phuket-Delhi flight lost about 300 feet, injuring 13 passengers and four crewWhen heel pain won’t quit: TAME offers a non-surgical option for chronic plantar fasciitis and tendon pain
When heel pain won’t quit: TAME offers a non-surgical option for chronic plantar fasciitis and tendon pain
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
A New Minimally Invasive Trend from Interventional Radiology: Transcatheter Arterial Micro-Embolization (TAME) Targets the Abnormal Blood Vessels Behind Stubborn Heel and Tendon Pain — Without SurgeryJapan launches Michibiki No. 7 satellite to support GPS services
Japan launches Michibiki No. 7 satellite to support GPS services
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
The positioning satellite entered its planned orbit about 30 minutes after lift-off, taking the H3 rocket’s record to seven successes in nine flights.