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Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.
Climate fixation fails world's poor
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 17/04/2026
» This week in Washington, more than 10,000 delegates, finance ministers, and central bankers are gathering for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. Their stated goal: accelerate global development, drive economic growth, and lift billions out of poverty.
ONE Championship files US$17 million lawsuit against Rodtang but Takeru fight ‘still on’
Published on 16/04/2026
» ONE Championship says its lawsuit against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Thailand is seeking damages of up to 542 million baht (around US$17 million), but the promotion also insists his rematch with Takeru Segawa remains on course to headline ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo.
Storm batters Si Sa Ket durian orchards, losses hit B39m
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» SI SA KET: A summer storm caused extensive damage to durian plantations in Kantharalak district, toppling hundreds of trees and wiping out tonnes of Thailand’s economic crop just days before harvest, local officials said on Thursday.
Honda to sell China-made EV in Japan for first time
Kyodo News, Published on 16/04/2026
» KYODO — Honda Motor Co said it will start selling a China-built electric vehicle (EV) in Japan for the first time Friday, as the company turns to the reverse-import of models produced overseas to enhance its product lineup for domestic customers.
Songkran in Bangkok draws nearly 5 million revellers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Almost 5 million people joined Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this year, up 93.4% from last year, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Almost 10 million speed pills seized from Phetchabun drug network
Published on 16/04/2026
» Police have seized nearly 9.6 million methamphetamine pills and arrested three suspects in a raid on a rented house in Uthai district of Ayutthaya province.
Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
Trump touts direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.