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CPN, China Mobile launch JegoTrip perks
Business, Published on 29/04/2026
» Central Pattana (CPN), a leading real estate developer and operator of Central malls nationwide, has joined forces with China Mobile International, the world's largest mobile operator with more than 1 billion subscribers, to introduce exclusive privileges for users of JegoTrip, China's leading travel super-app.
Japan arrivals to dip during Golden Week
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Japanese market is expected to drop during the Golden Week holiday this week as seat capacity to Thailand plunged by 6%, with hotel operators viewing flight cancellations as having a more severe impact on Thai tourism than high airfares.
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a 1,000‑baht departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
Thai-Cambodian maritime pact set for cancellation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand has informed Cambodia of its intention to terminate the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding on overlapping maritime claims, with a formal proposal expected to be submitted to the cabinet soon, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told a press briefing on Tuesday.
PM sets up new economic policy board
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has established a new Economic Policy Board to coordinate proactive measures in response to global economic pressures, including spillovers from Middle East tensions.
Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.
Chaiwat 'chosen' for city race
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has reportedly selected Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, a party deputy leader, as its candidate for Bangkok governor, with an official unveiling scheduled for May 5.
'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.