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THAILAND

Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy

Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026

» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.

BUSINESS

Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore

Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026

» The closure of ​the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create ​a logistics link between the Indian ‌and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.

THAILAND

Celebrities arraigned on pyramid scheme charges, allowed bail

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2026

» The Criminal Court on Monday released actor Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and actress Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on conditional bail of one-million-baht each after they were arraigned on charges arising from The iCon Group scandal.

LIFE

Joji returns to Bangkok with 'Solaris Tour'

Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/04/2026

» Joji's return to Bangkok for his fourth performance in Thailand has been confirmed.

LIFE

Google confirms Gemini-powered Siri to debut this year

Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 27/04/2026

» Google confirmed that an upgraded version of Siri powered by its Gemini model will launch in 2026, ending a long wait for Apple users, in remarks made by Google Cloud chief executive Thomas Kurian at the Google Cloud Next 26 event.

WORLD

Stage set for Elon Musk's court battle with OpenAI

AFP, Published on 27/04/2026

» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing high-profile artificial intelligence company OpenAI of betraying its non-profit mission heads for trial on Monday with the selection of jurors.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026

» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.

THAILAND

Rooftop solar draws buzz

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026

» The government's renewed focus on rooftop solar in early 2026 stems from overlapping economic pressures, described by policymakers as a "crisis on crisis".

PROPERTY

UHG banking on new hotel rooms for 20% growth

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/04/2026

» Despite a 10-20% decline in European tourist arrivals following the Middle East conflict, commercial property developer UHG is targeting 20% growth this year driven by the opening of a new hotel and the addition of rooms at an existing property.