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Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
Govt orders inspection of oil depots
Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a nationwide inspection of oil depots in light of suspected hoarding, fuel adulteration and the potential falsification of more than 100 shipping documents.
Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create a logistics link between the Indian and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.
CP AXTRA taps ministry to deliver Eastern fruit via Makro, Lotus’s
Published on 27/04/2026
» Makro–Lotus’s, under CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting Thai farmers through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, launching the Eastern Fruit Caravan initiative. The programme sources fresh produce directly from key growing areas in Chanthaburi and nearby provinces, distributing it nationwide through Makro-Lotus’s stores to expand market access, mitigate price volatility, and generate sustainable income for farmers.
Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribes
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case ruled.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Boots Launches “Thais Support Thais with Boots” Campaign, by Offering Over 1,000 Quality Products at Great Value Prices
Published on 27/04/2026
» Boots Retail (Thailand) Ltd reinforces its commitment as a leading health and beauty retailer that has long won the trust of Thai consumers, with the launch of its latest campaign, “Thais Support Thais with Boots.” Under the concept of “Boots - Best for Less”, Boots brings together a curated selection of its globally popular Own Brand products, manufactured to UK standards and tailored to meet the lifestyles of Thai consumers. The campaign features more than 900 popular items across a wide range of categories, including:
Zero-shadow day in Bangkok not the hottest
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» Residents of Bangkok suffered under a scorching sun that was direcly overhead around noon on Monday, but this year's solar zenith was not the hottest day.
Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026
» A visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Nikorn pushes Din Daeng Smart City model
Published on 27/04/2026
» On Friday, Nikorn Somklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), visited Phase 1 of the Din Daeng Urban Renewal Project (Building G). During the visit, he announced a drive to transform "Din Daeng" into a Smart City under the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. The minister also met with elderly residents and vulnerable groups to offer encouragement. He was welcomed by Taweebhong Wichaidit, governor of the National Housing Authority (NHA), along with senior executives at Building G, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng district, Bangkok.