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SPORTS

Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» MEXICO CITY — LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said on Thursday, as the embattled breakaway league scrambles to fend off rumors it could soon collapse without Saudi funding.

WORLD

Hungary's Orban urges party 'renewal' after vote loss

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» BUDAPEST - Hungary's outgoing nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for a "complete renewal" of his party after suffering a crushing election defeat that ended 16 years in power.

BUSINESS

New rules to boost data centre power

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has finished drafting requirements for investors in data centres and other electricity-intensive businesses, mandating bank guarantees or collateral to secure power purchases.

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.

THAILAND

New push to keep fares low

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026

» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.

THAILAND

Calls mount for energy pricing rejig

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

» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.

BUSINESS

Agency raises diesel price ceiling in cost formula

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

» The Comptroller General's Department has raised the diesel price ceiling used in calculating reference prices for public construction projects to no more than 69.99 baht per litre, in order to reflect the rising costs of government construction works resulting from the war in the Middle East.

BUSINESS

Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.

OPINION

Thumbs up for Lumpini

Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2026

» Two recent developments at Lumpini Park offer a solid proof that when the public and private sectors collaborate to address community needs, the results are nothing short of spectacular.