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Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.
Chaiwat 'chosen' for city race
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has reportedly selected Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, a party deputy leader, as its candidate for Bangkok governor, with an official unveiling scheduled for May 5.
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.
New stimulus to help consumer stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2026
» Retail, food & beverage (F&B), finance and transport stocks will receive a bump from the "Thai Help Thai Plus" co-payment stimulus when it jump-starts domestic consumption, according to analysts.
'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.
Donald Trump and his tragedy of errors
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» It is true, as Alexander Pope once said, that to err is human. But while everyone is fallible, some humans are more prone to error than others. The history of authoritarian and absolutist political rule is rife with figures whose mistakes proved calamitous not just for themselves but for the societies they ruled.
Art-pop icon David Byrne brings 'Who Is The Sky? Tour' to Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Mark your calendars for one of 2026's most anticipated live events as David Byrne brings his acclaimed new production "David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? Tour 2026" to Bangkok on Aug 10. The concert will take place at UOB LIVE, offering Thai audiences their first opportunity to experience the visionary artist's celebrated live performance in person.
Pet Expo Thailand is back
Life, Published on 29/04/2026
» "Guardians Of The Heart" is the theme for Pet Expo Thailand 2026, which returns as one of the most exciting lifestyle events for animal lovers, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow to Sunday.
World Of Coffee 2026 coming to Bitec
Life, Published on 29/04/2026
» Bangkok takes centre stage in the global specialty coffee scene with World Of Coffee Bangkok 2026, which will take place at Bitec Hall 98-99, Bang Na-Trat Road, daily from 10am to 6pm, from May 7-9.
Thailand's need for AI sovereignty
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is building a serious AI policy architecture. Last year, the National AI Committee, formed by then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Digital Economic Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, initiated drafting a unified AI law, officially known as the Draft Principles of the Artificial Intelligence Law.