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Siam district unites for Songkran festival 2026
Published on 01/04/2026
» A major collaboration is set to transform the Siam district into a hub for Songkran celebrations, as leading players in Bangkok’s retail and property sectors join forces.
Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.
Benchakitti Park health campaign targets rising obesity in Bangkok
Published on 01/04/2026
» Collaboration between BMA, Danish embassy and Novo Nordisk aims to boost physical activity and improve urban health
Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia
Published on 01/04/2026
» Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East war force consumers and companies to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.
Pinehurst reinvents golf as a “Performance Playground” for modern business leaders
Published on 01/04/2026
» Pinehurst Golf Club & Hotel is redefining the role of a golf course with a bold transformation into a “Performance Playground” — a dynamic destination tailored for modern executives and business leaders who view health, energy management, and meaningful connections as essential drivers of long-term success.
Thailand Post the latest to add fuel surcharge
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand Post plans to impose a fuel surcharge of 3 baht per item on domestic Express Mail Service (EMS) and e-CoPost services from April 16, citing higher fuel costs.
ANA, JAL to raise fuel surcharges from June
Kyodo News, Published on 01/04/2026
» KYODO — ANA Holdings Inc and Japan Airlines Co are expected to raise fuel surcharges significantly on international flights from June, as aviation fuel prices surge amid the Middle East conflict, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Israel strikes Iran's capital as Trump set to address US on war
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» TEHRAN — Israel struck Iran's capital on Wednesday ahead of United States President Donald Trump's planned address to the American public on the month-long war he said could end within weeks.
Russian women decry plans to therapise them into having children
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russian women say the idea of "therapising" them into having children is coercive, cruel and unworkable, and will do little to reverse declining birth rates -- currently at their lowest in 200 years.
LH Bank Rolls out “Green Deposit” Joining the Drive Towards a Low-carbon Economy.
Published on 01/04/2026
» Mr. Shih, Jiing-Fuh, Chief Executive Officer and President of Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited or LH Bank (Fifth from right), said that the bank is committed to developing financial solutions to support environmentally friendly businesses. The bank has launched the Green Deposit product for the purpose of channeling such deposits to provide financial support for environmentally friendly industries, including clean energy projects, green building projects, and segments that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Green Deposit product has been developed under the sustainable finance framework, which covers standards for sustainable green fundraising, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) serving as an advisor. The product has undergone independent evaluation and reviewed by TRIS Rating Company Limited. In addition, the Green Deposit has earned the trust of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited as a deposit customer in the amount of 500 million Baht, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing business practices that take into account the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.