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OPINION

The day the US became Britain at Suez

Oped, Published on 09/04/2026

» The world's focus is on the US-induced debacle in the Strait of Hormuz, but it's another narrow strait that sums up the current state of US power in the world: Suez.

BUSINESS

Grab rolls out AI companion services to boost earnings

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/04/2026

» Grab is accelerating its shift beyond transaction-based services to become an "intelligent everyday guide", evolving from a super-app into a more integrated, AI-driven companion.

OPINION

Modern-day mispricing of war

Oped, Published on 09/04/2026

» In the space of just a few weeks, the throttling of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has revealed the true nature of the US-Israeli war with Iran. This is no regional conflict, because the entire world is being invoiced. While the size of the bill remains to be determined, it is already obvious that the belligerents won't be the only ones paying the tab.

THAILAND

Call to axe MP pension scheme

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Economy Party list MP Chris Potranandana has stepped up his campaign to abolish parliamentary pensions, declaring all three of the party's MPs will refuse to claim the benefit while calling for public disclosure of former lawmakers currently receiving lifetime payments.

THAILAND

Clean Air Bill gains traction

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Opposition parties have renewed calls for urgent action on air pollution, pledging to push forward a Clean Air Bill while urging the government to address the wildfire and PM2.5 fine dust crisis through both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms.

WORLD

Scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific': UN rights chief

AFP, Published on 09/04/2026

» GENEVA - The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is "horrific", the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding "nightmare".

WORLD

Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression

Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026

» A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tuesday ​on behalf of over 1,200 people whose phone data it says ‌the Norwegian telecommunications' Myanmar subsidiary shared with the country's military junta following a 2021 coup.

THAILAND

Three Thai crew confirmed dead

Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members who went missing following an attack on the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz last month amid the Middle East conflict.

THAILAND

Betagro’s 3rd Next Gen Program: Cultivating Future Leaders in the Food Industry.

Published on 08/04/2026

» Bangkok – 8 April 2026 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has launched the third annual iteration of its Betagro Next Gen programme, a strategic initiative designed to cultivate high-potential young professionals as pivotal drivers of the company's sustained growth. This comprehensive initiative offers participants unparalleled opportunities to gain invaluable real-world experience, collaborate directly with top management, and significantly enhance their business acumen. The program rigorously strengthens leadership capabilities and sharpens strategic thinking, ultimately empowering these future leaders to unlock their full potential and forge impactful career paths within Thailand's integrated food industry. 

BUSINESS

Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China

South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026

» RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's labour ministry on Tuesday added Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery, limiting access to state financing and increasing reputational risks in its most important market outside China.