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When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after striking pier, passengers safe
Published on 15/04/2026
» PATTAYA - Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three‑deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, damaging its stern and causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed.
PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
Governors ordered to prepare for summer storms, tackle haze
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governors in the North, Northeast and Central Plains to prepare contingency plans for summer storms forecast between Thursday and next Monday, while maintaining intensive measures to tackle haze and dust pollution.
Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
86 tonnes of waste collected from Songkran venues in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Bangkok collected 86.32 tonnes of waste during the Songkran Festival on Monday, the first day major venues across the city held water-splashing activities.
Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.
Big biker rider dies after plunging into canal in Pathum Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» A big bike rider was killed after losing control on a curve and crashing into a barrier on an overpass in Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani province late Tuesday night, plunging into a canal and drowning, police said.
Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok wrapped up Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.
Apple cracks down on low-quality AI-generated apps
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/04/2026
» Apple has launched a major crackdown on the App Store, targeting a surge of low-quality applications created through "Vibe Coding"—a practice where developers rely almost exclusively on artificial intelligence (AI) to generate software that often lacks functionality or original features.