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THAILAND

Klatham plays the waiting game

Published on 04/04/2026

» The Klatham Party’s decision to abstain rather than oppose Anutin Charnvirakul in the recent parliamentary vote for prime minister looks less like indecision and more like classic Thai coalition hedging — a calculated refusal to burn bridges with a man it may yet have to do business with.

BUSINESS

Middle East markets hit hardest by Iran conflict

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2026

» Middle Eastern markets, particularly Israeli arrivals, have been hit the hardest by the Gulf war, with more than 120,000 airline seats lost, while the US is expected to be the only long-haul market still solid in the coming months, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

THAILAND

Lawmaker pensions stir big debate

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026

» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.

THAILAND

Calls for clean air as pollution worsens

News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026

» Calls are mounting for the government to back the Clean Air Bill as persistent PM2.5 pollution continues to threaten communities across northern Thailand and beyond.

BUSINESS

Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities

Business, Published on 04/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.

OPINION

New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026

» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.

THAILAND

Confidence in government dips as fuel prices surge

News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 04/04/2026

» Public confidence in the government's ability to handle the energy crisis remains low, a new poll indicates, as fuel prices surge and economic pressure intensifies nationwide.

OPINION

Cancer Bill raises hopes

News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.

LIFE

The cost of Bangkok's health obsession

Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 04/04/2026

» There is a particular kind of Saturday morning that has become recognisable in certain Bangkok circles. Someone wakes at 5am, checks their recovery score on their Whoop band, approves of the number, and heads to the airport. Not for a holiday or a work trip, but for a fitness race in Singapore.

THAILAND

Kalasin beauty queen loses 2.6m baht to ‘occult’ scam

Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026

» KHON KAEN: A provincial beauty queen is pursuing legal action after allegedly being duped into spending more than 2.6 million baht on amulets and rituals promised to restore her love life.