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Hospital and airline tycoon Prasert dies at 93
Published on 21/04/2026
» Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the founder of Thailand’s largest private hospital business as well as an airline that put Koh Samui on the global tourism map, has passed away at the age of 93.
Oil and stocks steady amid hope for peace talks
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflicting rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.
Moody’s upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’
Published on 21/04/2026
» Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for the government of Thailand to stable from negative, while affirming the foreign and local currency issuer and local currency senior unsecured credit ratings at Baa1.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Published on 21/04/2026
» Thailand has successfully carried out its first cross-border tele-robotic surgery, marking a significant advance in the country’s medical technology and international healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday.
Scrapping of Cambodia maritime pact on agenda
Published on 21/04/2026
» The National Security Council (NSC) is scheduled to discuss the possible cancellation of a 2001 maritime boundary agreement with Cambodia when it meets on Wednesday, according to Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Aura Wellness Achieves THB 1.746 Billion Revenue
Published on 21/04/2026
» Fullerton, one of Singapore’s largest and most respected investment funds, has invested in Aura Wellness, the parent company of Aura Bangkok Clinic and Aura Xpress, making it the only Thai wellness company chosen for investment in this round. The move highlights foreign institutional confidence in Aura Wellness and in Thailand’s fast-growing aesthetic medical market, where demand remains strong among both Thai and international customers, in line with the continued expansion of Thailand’s medical tourism sector, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.49% from 2024 to 2030 and remains one of the country’s key growth areas.
GUGU Chicken Targets 500M THB Revenue with Full-Scale Franchise Expansion
Published on 21/04/2026
» J Concept Co., Ltd., the operator of the popular Korean fried chicken brand “GUGU Chicken,” has announced a major milestone as it celebrates its 6th anniversary. The company is set to expand its franchise network nationwide, targeting a total revenue of 500 million THB and the opening of 10 new franchise outlets by 2026.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Quattro Design unveils the grandeur of Thai silk
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/04/2026
» On April 8, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the grand opening of the “Thailand Gallery” at the Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands.