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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.
Senior Sri Lankan monk accused of smuggling ganja from Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» A Sri Lankan court has authorised the seven-day detention and questioning of a senior Buddhist monk accused of overseeing the smuggling of 110 kilogrammes of cannabis from Thailand in the luggage of 22 young monks.
S. Korea probes syringe hoarding as war hits plastic makers
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SEOUL - South Korean police said on Tuesday they were investigating firms suspected of hoarding medical syringes, as the Middle East war hits supplies of an oil-derived component crucial for making many plastic goods.
Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026
» Police arrested two Chinese tourists in Bangkok on Monday evening on charges of robbing a gold shop in Nakhon Ratchasima of gold rings worth about 380,000 baht.
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026
» JAKARTA — The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.
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.
Chubb Life Thailand celebrates 25 years of success and trust from customers and partners
Published on 28/04/2026
» Chubb Life Thailand marked its 25th anniversary with the “Silver Milestone Celebration: Chubb Life’s 25th Anniversary – Years of Trust” at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok.
Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 28/04/2026
» Police arrested two Chinese tourists in Bangkok on Monday evening on charges of robbing a gold shop in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima of gold rings worth about 380,000 baht.
Trains collide near Jakarta, killing seven, injuring dozens
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BEKASI, Indonesia - Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside Indonesia's capital Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» NEW YORK - Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges.