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From festivity to fiscal strain
Published on 18/04/2026
» As the festive haze of Songkran dissipates, Thailand has entered a far more sobering phase — one defined not by celebration but by tightening household budgets, rising fuel costs and growing unease over economic stability.
LGBTQ+ still face much hardship
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» Celebrations swept across Asia when Thai drag performer Tharathep "Gawdland" Thaweephon, 24, won during the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, becoming the programme's first Asian champion.
Investors hanging on news of peace talks
Business, Published on 18/04/2026
» Global shares enjoyed a decent run-up while the Thai stock market was closed for the Songkran holidays, with the Nasdaq and S&P500 hitting new highs.
SEC sets out key market reforms for 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2026
» Amid persistent market volatility and mounting external pressures, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the rest of the year, prioritising structural reforms, investor confidence, and proactive risk management.
Youth-led animation project teaches children self-protection
Published on 18/04/2026
» BANGKOK: A Thai youth-led initiative is using animation to help young children understand how to protect themselves from sexual abuse, an issue experts say often goes unreported, particularly among very young victims.
Commerce minister warns of rising price pressure
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has acknowledged consumer goods are likely to become more expensive as production costs increase, despite government measures to ease the burden on households.
Thailand driving e-commerce growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/04/2026
» Thailand has emerged as Southeast Asia's e-commerce growth engine amid regional market share consolidation.
Chinese economy turns a corner
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» China has turned a corner, finally. Five years after Beijing began cracking down on its bloated property sector, its economy is now on a much more sustainable path anchored in high-quality growth -- and the correction has left far fewer scars than many feared.
SSO to raise dental benefit limits May 1
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) will raise dental benefit limits for its members from May 1, expanding access and reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Soldier held over rape of teenage girl
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» A 20-year-old army private has been handed over to police after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in a public toilet during Songkran festivities on Khao San Road, the First Army Area said.