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LEARNING

Phuket police arrest tourist for graffiti

Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026

» Police have arrested a Portuguese tourist for spray painting a religious site, while seven French tourists were detained for disorderly Songkran water play.

THAILAND

Policy viability under scrutiny

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026

» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.

THAILAND

U-Tapao plan eyes 3m travellers a year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» The launch of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Airport City (EECa) development plan aims to transform U-Tapao into a new aviation hub capable of handling three million passengers annually.

THAILAND

Drugs link to rising youth mental illness

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Methamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.

BUSINESS

Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026

» The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.

BUSINESS

K-Research foresees stagflation risk in H2

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/04/2026

» Thailand is expected to enter a state of stagflation late in the second quarter and the beginning of the third quarter of this year as businesses begin material restocking while oil prices remain high amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).

OPINION

The war and its likely consequences

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2026

» As the joint attack between the United States and Israel against Iran that resulted in a wider regional conflict in the Middle East approaches its two-month mark, the directions of the war remain precarious while some of the longer-lasting consequences appear evident. Unsurprisingly, the war has been detrimental and damaging for all states and societies concerned, not just within the affected region but the wider world. Already we can start counting some of the long-term costs.

THAILAND

Norathip draws new fire on unrest

News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/04/2026

» Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 has accused insurgent groups in the deep South of distorting Islamic teachings to justify violence, as backlash intensifies against the Fourth Army Area commander over remarks about religious schools.

BUSINESS

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.

THAILAND

Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions

News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.