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Crypto push undermines US power
Oped, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolised self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump's current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is the clearest example, but his administration's enthusiastic embrace of crypto currencies represents a subtler, slower-burning expression of the same self-destructive tendency.
Car scheme doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2026
» The government's planned "old car for new" scheme, a campaign to provide a subsidy and soft loans to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, marks a policy push to advance the transition towards net zero. In principle, the direction sounds good.
Oman ties help govt navigate Mideast crisis
News, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's engagement with Oman has intensified following rising maritime insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz after Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's visit to Muscat last week, where talks focused on shipping safety, energy cooperation and regional coordination.
SCG bulk carrier clears Strait of Hormuz
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» One of two vessels belonging to SET-listed Siam Cement Group has left the Strait of Hormuz, following Thailand’s diplomatic engagement with Oman and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday.
Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» KYIV- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
Crisis-hit Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» SOFIA - Bulgarians were voting in the country's eighth election in five years on Sunday, with ex-president Rumen Radev's grouping tipped to win on a pledge to fight corruption, after an anti-graft movement triggered a long political crisis.
DSI widens probe into fuel industry
News, Published on 19/04/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will inspect an oil depot in Surat Thani on Monday and summon executives from multiple oil transport companies as part of a widening probe into alleged fuel stockpiling and irregularities in oil shipments.
Hospital a flashpoint in funding war
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/04/2026
» By the time public donations began pouring in, Umphang Hospital was already on the brink.
Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobile
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2026
» The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered provincial and district officials nationwide to support the deployment of 3,800 mobile "Pum-Puang" vehicles under a Commerce Ministry initiative aimed at selling low-cost goods across the country.
Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again
News, Published on 19/04/2026
» Iran's military has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after briefly reopening the vital shipping lane, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and maritime routes.