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Workers protest against pension changes and low wages
Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Workers’ groups groups rallied at the Ministry of Labour on Friday to protest against planned changes in the way pensions are calculated and to press for a higher minimum wage amid rising living costs.
Prisoners ‘not using mobiles’
Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Corrections officials have reiterated that mobile phones are strictly banned in Thai prisons, dismissing allegations of illicit communications at Bang Kwang Central Prison after an audio clip circulated in the media.
Int’l Fact-Checking Day 2026: Collective Action Against AI-Era Disinformation
Published on 24/04/2026
» The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has designated April 2 each year as International Fact-Checking Day, following April Fools' Day, to remind the public of the importance of verifying facts before believing or sharing content, to prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» TOKYO - Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said on Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.
Omnicom Media Positions Brands for Growth in Thailand’s Rapidly Transforming Media Landscape
Published on 24/04/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand [April 21, 2026] — Thailand’s media industry is undergoing a profound structural transformation, shaped by artificial intelligence, accelerating fragmentation, and rapidly evolving consumer behaviours. In response to this shift, Omnicom Media is strengthening its position as the country’s most powerful and future-ready media network— helping brands navigate complexity and unlock growth.
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
Agential Cannabis 2026 Takes Shape as APAC’s B2B Medicinal Cannabis Marketplace
Published on 24/04/2026
» Agential Cannabis 2026 will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand. Built for the growers, licensed producers, buyers, and manufacturers working across APAC’s medicinal cannabis industry, the two-day event pairs an international conference with a deliberately focused B2B expo covering the full value chain — from genetics and cultivation through to extraction, quality, and market access.
India criticises 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a "hellhole".
Soviet architecture vanishes as Central Asia drifts from Moscow
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» DUSHANBE (TAJIKISTAN) - On the facade of an apartment block in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, a giant mosaic depicting cosmonauts and engineers celebrates the scientific triumphs of the Soviet Union.
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.