Normal view

Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?

1 May 2026 at 10:00
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the war began, and futures of international benchmark Brent crude were about $114 per barrel on Thursday. The high cost of oil, as well as the strait’s...

Thammasat University Student Charged with Drunk Driving After Fatal Crash Kills Food Delivery Rider in Pathum Thani, Social Media Outraged Over Alleged Comments At Scene

1 May 2026 at 07:39

Pathum Thani, Thailand Police have filed charges against a 22-year-old Thammasat University student for drunk driving after he slammed his BMW at high speed while under the influence into the rear of a motorcycle ridden by a 27-year-old food delivery worker, killing him instantly in the early hours of May 1st. The accident went viral […]

Thammasat University Student Charged with Drunk Driving After Fatal Crash Kills Food Delivery Rider in Pathum Thani, Social Media Outraged Over Alleged Comments At Scene
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
TPN National News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

  • ✇TheHill - Just In
  • Uber adding hotel bookings Max Rego
    Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have access to more than 700,000 properties offered on Expedia through...
     

Uber adding hotel bookings

29 April 2026 at 18:52
Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have access to more than 700,000 properties offered on Expedia through...

United Airlines flight reports possible collision with drone near San Diego

29 April 2026 at 18:50
A United Airlines flight reported a midair collision between the plane and what appeared to be a drone near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our maintenance team...

Thai Authorities Threaten to Block Bolt Platform After Rider’s Dangerous Joyride with Schoolgirl Passenger

29 April 2026 at 14:05

Bangkok Senior Thai officials have issued a strong warning to ride-hailing platform Bolt, threatening to block its operations in the country following a disturbing incident in which a rider allegedly drove past a young passenger’s destination, consumed kratom (a stimulant drink), and caused the terrified 17-year-old schoolgirl to jump from the moving motorcycle and sustain […]

Thai Authorities Threaten to Block Bolt Platform After Rider’s Dangerous Joyride with Schoolgirl Passenger
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
TPN National News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Thai Transport Deputy Minister Orders Strict Follow-Up After Bomb Hoax Delays AirAsia Flight at Krabi Airport

27 April 2026 at 14:47

Krabi, Thailand – Deputy Minister of Transport Phattrapong Phattraprasit has directed a comprehensive review and follow-up measures following a bomb threat hoax that severely disrupted a Thai AirAsia flight at Krabi International Airport on Sunday, April 26th, 2026. The Deputy Minister, who has direct oversight of the Department of Airports, personally coordinated with Director-General Danai […]

Thai Transport Deputy Minister Orders Strict Follow-Up After Bomb Hoax Delays AirAsia Flight at Krabi Airport
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
TPN National News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Chevron CEO: Aviation industry issues will 'probably get worse' amid Iran war

26 April 2026 at 22:09
Mike Wirth, the CEO of Chevron, predicted Sunday that the aviation industry will continue to suffer from jet fuel shortages arising from Iranian restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “Inventories of jet fuel in certain parts of the world were at seasonally, relatively low levels before the conflict began. The Middle East refiners...

❌