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Fresh paint, careful choreography as pope visits African prison
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» BATA, Equatorial Guinea - The walls around Equatorial Guinea’s notorious Bata prison were freshly painted salmon-pink for Pope Leo XIV’s visit Wednesday, but inside there was no masking the acrid smell of sweat and urine
As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Published on 23/04/2026
» Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare, morality and law, the prospect of humans and machines sharing a future is no longer theoretical.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/04/2026
» Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices, and digital transformation.
Visa-free stay to be cut for quality boost
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.
War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.
Pope in Equatorial Guinea criticises prison conditions
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» BATA, Equatorial Guinea - Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.
Manchester City atop Premier League, Burnley relegated
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» BURNLEY, England - Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.
Caution urged in uncertain market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Thailand exposed to widening war impact
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is entering one of its most vulnerable phases as global geopolitical tensions intensify, yet selective opportunities for capital inflows remain, says Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, chief executive of Asia Plus Group Holdings.
Chelsea sack Rosenior after worst run since 1912
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» LONDON - Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea manager after less than four months in charge on Wednesday following a run of five successive Premier League defeats.