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'Super El Nino' puts Thailand on alert
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has a plan to reduce the potential impact of a looming Super El Nino, warning that hotter temperatures and below-normal rainfall could threaten crops, water supplies and rural incomes this year.
Japan arrivals to dip during Golden Week
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Japanese market is expected to drop during the Golden Week holiday this week as seat capacity to Thailand plunged by 6%, with hotel operators viewing flight cancellations as having a more severe impact on Thai tourism than high airfares.
Gold outlook stalls amid war inflation
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/04/2026
» Gold prices are projected to fall short of the previous forecast of US$6,000 an ounce for this year as war-induced inflation has lowered the possibility that global central banks will slash their interest rates as Middle East peace talks stalled, say gold and currency traders.
Survey finds worry among labourers
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 29/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) anticipates government initiatives such as "Thai Chuay Thai" and "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment schemes can effectively stimulate the economy as consumers tighten their spending because of insecurity about employment and future income.
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a 1,000‑baht departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
IOC panel visits Bangkok sites
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 29/04/2026
» The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Youth Olympic Games 2030 Working Group has begun a three-day inspection mission in Thailand, with visits to proposed venues in and around Bangkok.
Army plans 800 volunteer posts
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2026
» The army is advancing a volunteer soldier scheme, with 800 positions planned for 2026 under fixed-term contracts.
Key border trade route restored
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2026
» TAK: The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge 2 in Tak province was reopened on Tuesday, restoring a key trade route.
Navy backs B434m funding for new tanker
News, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has approved a budget of 434 million baht to procure a new oil tanker to replace the ageing HTMS Chula, in a bid to lift its maritime logistics capabilities and support domestic shipbuilding.
Thai-Cambodian maritime pact set for cancellation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand has informed Cambodia of its intention to terminate the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding on overlapping maritime claims, with a formal proposal expected to be submitted to the cabinet soon, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told a press briefing on Tuesday.