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Clean air reform stalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2026
» The government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has yet to decide whether to keep the current Clean Air Bill for deliberation during the parliamentary session. Cabinet has to make a decision by May 13 on whether to put the current version of the Clean Air Bill into parliament's legislative reading process. If not, the current draft -- developed over years of effort by civic groups and political parties -- could be discarded.
'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
UK launches appeal to uphold Palestine Action ban
Published on 28/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
Chao Phraya Express Boat to cut fares by one baht
Published on 28/04/2026
» Chao Phraya Express Boat Co has announced a further one-baht reduction in fares across all services following a decline in diesel prices to 40.25 baht per litre. The new fares will take effect on Friday.
Thai Airways to almost double fuel surcharges this week
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai Airways International will raise its fuel surcharges by nearly 100% on many routes for tickets issued from May 1 onwards to cope with the soaring price of jet fuel.
Thai AirAsia adjusts, scraps flights as high fuel prices bite
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai AirAsia will reduce the frequency or temporarily halt flights on some routes, most notably to India, as it struggles with high jet fuel prices amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WINDSOR — Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their mental and physical limits and often it is horses, not humans, who can provide salvation.
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to coordinate with airlines to provide refunds covering losses for tour operators due to flight cancellations, as they have already incurred costs for hotels and transport at destinations.
40-baht rail fare scheme fast-tracked
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has been ordered to accelerate a 40-baht flat fare policy for electric rail systems to help ease living costs as part of a broader plan to modernise and expand the national rail network.