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Your horoscope for April 17-23
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 17/04/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Central’s Songkran Hits Record 15M Visitors, Boosting Thailand’s Global Festival Status.
Published on 17/04/2026
» Central shopping centres, operated by Central Pattana, have set a new benchmark for Thailand’s Songkran celebrations, drawing an all-time high of over 15 million participants nationwide. Reinforcing its position as Thailand’s No.1 Songkran destination for consecutive years, the company has elevated the traditional Thai New Year into a world-class festival through “Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2026” and “centralwOrld Songkran Fest 2026.” Transforming its shopping centres into global celebration destinations, Central Pattana seamlessly blends Thai cultural heritage with large-scale entertainment, featuring more than 400 artists and delivering Thailand’s most comprehensive and spectacular Songkran experience in the country.
Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
France makes reusable period products free for young women
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - France's social security is to reimburse the cost of reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under the age of 26 or battling poverty, the government said on Thursday.
Policy viability under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026
» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2026
» Tourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.
Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.
Climate fixation fails world's poor
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 17/04/2026
» This week in Washington, more than 10,000 delegates, finance ministers, and central bankers are gathering for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. Their stated goal: accelerate global development, drive economic growth, and lift billions out of poverty.
Initiative aims to update farming data landscape
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The National Statistical Office (NSO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has launched the One Data initiative to modernise and integrate Thailand's fragmented agricultural data landscape.
Govt pushes pro-active policy to boost homeownership
Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is advancing a more proactive housing policy aimed at expanding access to affordable homes, particularly for low-income and vulnerable groups.