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In the land of milk and honey
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/04/2026
» There is something appealing about travelling to the last major habitable land to be populated by humans.
As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions still in place
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic's strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran -- but for Elnaz, 32, it is no breakthrough.
Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» Banks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank's move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
Growth policies needed
Postbag, Published on 26/04/2026
» Re: "Loan decree 'may be needed'" (BP, April 24).
Green spaces that make our city shine
News, Published on 25/04/2026
» For Bangkok denizens, April is the time to celebrate Songkran. Yet, Songkran was not only a moment for water-splashing but also for adventure, especially if you were unable to travel outside the city during the period.
Japan toughens power bank rules, banning charging, use during flights
Published on 24/04/2026
» Stricter power bank rules for flights took effect on Friday in Japan, allowing each passenger to carry onboard no more than two and banning them from being used and charged during flights to reduce fire risk.
Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026
» Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.
War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.
Caution urged in uncertain market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
The fading of US exceptionalism
Business, Published on 23/04/2026
» Asset performance in the first quarter of 2026 can be divided into two phases: before and after the onset of the Iran war. Before the war, long-term structural trends were the main drivers of asset class performance. US equities were underperforming the rest of the world, with US hyperscalers leading the relative downward move, weighed down by concerns about the monetisation of their AI infrastructure spending.