泰国在海湾局势紧张加剧之际，庆祝全国大象日，此前一艘泰国船只遭袭，美国释放了石油储备。 Thailand marked National Elephant Day amid rising Gulf tensions after a Thai ship was hit, prompting U.S. oil reserve release.

泰国全国大象日于2026年3月13日举办,在帕塔亚的Nong Nooch热带花园举行活动,通过公共互动和教育方案促进大象的保护和文化欣赏。 Thai National Elephant Day was observed on March 13, 2026, with events at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, promoting elephant conservation and cultural appreciation through public interactions and educational programs. 与此同时,霍尔木兹海峡海上紧张局势升级,一艘悬挂泰国国旗的货船遭到导弹袭击,引起国际关切,美国宣布从其战略储备中释放1.72亿桶,以稳定石油市场。 Meanwhile, maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with a Thai-flagged cargo ship attacked by missiles, prompting international concern and a U.S. announcement to release 172 million barrels from its strategic reserves to stabilize oil markets.