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UAE quits Opec in blow to global oil cartel
Published on 28/04/2026
» DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
UK launches appeal to uphold Palestine Action ban
Published on 28/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
DWAF and L'Oréal Groupe Expand Beauty Training Programme Nationwide
Published on 28/04/2026
» The Department of Women's Affairs and Family Development (DWAF), under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in collaboration with L'Oréal Groupe, recently marked the successful completion of Phase 1 of the "Beauty for a Better Life" vocational training programme.
Chao Phraya Express Boat to cut fares by one baht
Published on 28/04/2026
» Chao Phraya Express Boat Co has announced a further one-baht reduction in fares across all services following a decline in diesel prices to 40.25 baht per litre. The new fares will take effect on Friday.
“AI for Teachers” Upskills 160,000+ Thai Educators for a Digital Future
Published on 28/04/2026
» The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Microsoft Thailand and key educational partners including the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), announced the success of the “AI for Teachers” project. The initiative has successfully developed skills and fostered understanding in artificial intelligence, empowering Thai educators to effectively, ethically, and responsibly integrate AI into their teaching practices. This includes the creation of new learning materials and innovative teaching methods, reflecting a new dimension of learning in the digital era.
Loud music shatters artefacts at Chaiyaphum museum
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The most famous annual event in Chaiyaphum has turned into a nightmare for a private museum as vibrations from loud music played by parade vehicles shattered several antique items.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Cabinet backs power tariff reform, B3 cap on initial 200 units
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet has approved measures to ease household electricity costs and push a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices, promoting efficient energy use, easing the burden on the public and reducing reliance on imported fuel.
Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.
Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WINDSOR — Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their mental and physical limits and often it is horses, not humans, who can provide salvation.