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OPINION

The global AI threat has arrived

Oped, Published on 24/04/2026

» Anthropic's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos Preview, has alarmed business leaders and policymakers around the world because of its extraordinary ability to find and exploit vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Even the Trump administration, which has feuded with Anthropic in recent months over certain military uses of its models, now seems keen to work with the company to protect critical government infrastructure from cyberattacks.

OPINION

Rupture, reform and how to rebuild

Oped, Published on 23/04/2026

» The world is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Russia, China, and the United States are using their military and economic power in the ruthless pursuit of power and domination. In doing so, they have ruptured an international system that for 80 years was characterised by rules, institutions, and a measure of cooperation.

BUSINESS

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2026

» Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.

THAILAND

Govt denies plotting VAT hike

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.

BUSINESS

Wary response to borrowing plan

Business, Published on 22/04/2026

» The government is preparing to issue an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht and raise the public debt ceiling, according to a news report on Monday.

LIFE

Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

AFP, Published on 21/04/2026

» PARIS — Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a barely-there sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that stole the show.

PROPERTY

War set to boost condo demand in major markets

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2026

» Condominiums and rental homes in key destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Chiang Mai, are likely to benefit from migration from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.

PROPERTY

Construction costs rise on tensions

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2026

» Middle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

BUSINESS

Flight paths in the crossfire

Business, Published on 21/04/2026

» The ongoing Middle East conflict poses significant headwinds for global aviation as airports in the region serve as critical global aviation hubs, handling roughly 10% of worldwide air traffic. Airspace closures and damage to aviation infrastructure are disrupting Europe-Asia routes and global connectivity.

BUSINESS

BBL maintains loan growth target amid global volatility

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2026

» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects crude oil prices to remain elevated despite an eventual end to the war in the Middle East, while encouraging local businesses to accelerate their transition to alternative energy.