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China's water security ambitions
News, Published on 15/04/2026
» China holds only 6% of the world's fresh water, which supports nearly 20% of the global population and generates over 18% of global gross domestic product. The country faces water challenges largely due to water quality concerns and significant spatio-temporal imbalances.
Sins of the amulet trade
News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2026
» The disturbing report of a decapitated dugong is gruesome. To calm public anger, Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has offered a 50,000-baht bounty for clues leading to the perpetrators, who are believed to be selling the bones and carcasses in the amulet market.
Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Published on 14/04/2026
» A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» BERLIN - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country’s biggest military backer, which is increasingly seeking to tap Ukraine’s battlefield expertise.
Japan to limit power banks on flights to 2 per person from April 24
Published on 14/04/2026
» The Japanese government will limit the number of power banks that can be brought aboard commercial flights to two per passenger following incidents involving such batteries catching fire or emitting smoke, it said onTuesday.
Lebanon and Israel prepare for tough talks in Washington
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.
UK pushes digital trade ties
News, Published on 14/04/2026
» The United Kingdom is looking to expand cooperation with Thailand in digital technology, covering trade and innovation, says Martin Kent, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, during a recent visit to Thailand.
GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2026
» Government Housing (GH) Bank, a state financial institution specialising in housing loans, is preparing to upgrade its operations through digital transformation and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Anutin highlights Songkran's cultural value
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul extended Songkran greetings to Thais worldwide, highlighting the festival as a key cultural asset that can be elevated through the government's soft power strategy.
A new look at 'gambling'
News, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Sports Authority of Thailand's removal of snooker from the list of prohibited gambling activities under the Gambling Act 1935 seems to be good move, if not long overdue.