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BUSINESS

Longer-term impacts from war constrain SET

Business, Published on 11/04/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand saw big swings during March, especially at the beginning of the month, after Israel and the United States started bombing Iran on the last day of February.

BUSINESS

Thailand targets major investment reform

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2026

» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has recently stated that the current energy crisis could be Thailand's last opportunity to restructure its economy and ensure long-term survival.

BUSINESS

Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026

» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.

BUSINESS

Minister lays out higher education innovation vision

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026

» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

BUSINESS

Measures aim to spur plastic recycling

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2026

» Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has announced urgent measures to accelerate plastic recycling in Thailand as the country grapples with a shortage of plastics caused by the ongoing Israel–US conflict with Iran.

BUSINESS

Gulf allays concerns over LNG supplies

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/04/2026

» Natural gas remains a cornerstone of global power generation despite mounting concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages linked to Middle East tensions, according to Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecoms operator.

BUSINESS

Cautious optimism for ceasefire supports shares

Business, Published on 11/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday as investors returned to risk assets after the US-Iran ceasefire deal, although concerns about its durability kept a lid on gains.

OPINION

Cash flow fears

Postbag, Published on 11/04/2026

» Re: "Risk of acute crisis growing", (Opinion, March 5).

LIFE

This year, Songkran hits a little bit different

Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026

» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.

LIFE

Identity denied

Life, Published on 11/04/2026

» When Naboon Palasak competed in Miss Tiffany's Universe 2026, it was not only her pursuit of a childhood dream, but also her passion to advocate for gender equality. During the contest, her social campaign built upon the legalisation of same-sex marriage to promote gender diversity. She launched a survey of public opinion on an all-inclusive student dormitory for transgenders.