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Trump orders Hormuz blockade, drops 20% fee plan for Gulf investment deals
Trump orders Hormuz blockade, drops 20% fee plan for Gulf investment deals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Iran by ordering a full blockade of Iranian ports, while abruptly dropping a proposed 20% security fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favour of major trade and investment deals with Arab states.Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Rising Middle East tensions could redirect Arab wealth and global talent to Thailand, with healthcare, visas and investment reforms key to capturing inflowsAsian investors rethink Gulf bets as ‘safe-haven’ image takes a hit
Asian investors rethink Gulf bets as ‘safe-haven’ image takes a hit
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Nikkei Asia says wealthy Asian investors are reassessing Middle East exposure after airspace closures, travel disruption and the Strait of Hormuz shutdown rattled confidence in the Gulf as a “safe haven” for capital.Thailand Imposes Petroleum Export Ban and Activates Emergency ‘War Room’ as Gulf Crisis Deepens
Thailand Imposes Petroleum Export Ban and Activates Emergency ‘War Room’ as Gulf Crisis Deepens
SUNDAY, MARCH 01, 2026
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon orders coal plants to full capacity and suspends fuel exports to safeguard the Kingdom’s 60-day strategic reserveSrettha urges peaceful end to Israel-Hamas war at 1st Asean-Gulf Council Summit
Srettha urges peaceful end to Israel-Hamas war at 1st Asean-Gulf Council Summit
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday called for an end to violence in Israel and Gaza and the unconditional release of hostages held during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.China, Gulf states to seek solidarity and broader ties
China, Gulf states to seek solidarity and broader ties
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman are four major members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Chinas largest source of oil imports.Lebanon caught in Saudi-Iranian political crossfire
Lebanon caught in Saudi-Iranian political crossfire
SATURDAY, MARCH 05, 2016
The decision of the Gulf Arab states to get tougher with Hezbollah threatens to re-ignite a new round of conflictWar-mongering has blown up in Netanyahu's face
War-mongering has blown up in Netanyahu's face
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015
Much of the criticism of the Iran nuclear deal has focused on the fact that it is entirely limited to the nuclear issue, which leaves Iran a free hand - and new resources - to continue policies that have angered regional and international players. There i