More than 1,000 flights to Thailand have been cancelled by airlines from the Middle East since February 28, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), as the regional conflict continues to affect traffic through Thai airspace. Surachai Nuprom, AEROTHAI’s deputy executive director and acting executive director, said today, March 18, that the impact on flight …

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Thai monks faced criticism online after a video showed them riding a car-shaped banana boat in the Bueng Khong Long reservoir in Bueng Kan province. A Thai social media influencer posted the clip on his Facebook page, บอยขวัญถุงChannel, showing five monks taking the banana boat ride in the reservoir. The video drew attention across Thai social …

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As global food supply chains continue to evolve, demand for ready-to-eat and long-shelf-life food products has surged across retail, foodservice, and industrial manufacturing sectors. From quick-service restaurants to supermarket private labels, businesses are increasingly seeking reliable sources of ready-to-use vegetables for foodservice and packaged meal production. Amid this shift, Thailand has strengthened its position as …

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A group led by activist Tae Achiwa gathered outside Thailand’s Ministry of Education in Bangkok yesterday, March 17, to submit a letter objecting to the government’s non-Thai student admissions policy for 2025. Tae arrived at around 11am with supporters from the Thai Mai Thon group and handed officials a petition opposing the Ministry of Education …

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Zuko Komisa KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has returned to the spotlight as he begins his final round of testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioner Mkhwanazi’s appearance is a significant bookend to the committee’s work. Having opened the proceedings, his return allows him to respond directly to evidence provided [...]

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South Africa's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) has arrested a 58-year-old company director and a 49-year-old financial advisor following a major investigation into the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA).

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Calls are growing for electricity pricing reforms as tariffs are set to increase by 8.76% in April 2026. The ANCYL says the current pricing model unfairly shifts costs and inefficiencies onto consumers. Eskom has acknowledged affordability concerns, saying efforts are being made to keep future increases reasonable.

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DA Gauteng education spokesperson Michael Waters says the burden placed on schools to cover basic services is unsustainable.

The Lions are well in the hunt for a place in the URC top eight after winning the SA Shield for the first time.

If you’re planning a London trip from Cape Town, brace yourself: flights are now hitting over R50k. Here’s what South Africans need to know.