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Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Published on 27/04/2026
» Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exit
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» DOHA - Stuck for over a year behind a perimeter fence on a defunct American base on Doha's edge, 1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces and their families have escaped Afghanistan with their lives only to find themselves trapped in uncertainty.
Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» Banks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank's move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
Govt unveils plan to support rice farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has outlined a series of measures to support rice farmers by lowering costs, improving productivity and expanding market access.
Natthaphong sets out new direction
Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who will stay on as leader of the People's Party, is vowing to intensify scrutiny of the government, strengthen grassroots work and contest local elections including the Bangkok governor race.
Rooftop solar draws buzz
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government's renewed focus on rooftop solar in early 2026 stems from overlapping economic pressures, described by policymakers as a "crisis on crisis".
Land border 'priority', FM says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government will prioritise resolving land border demarcation with Cambodia before addressing overlapping maritime claims, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
Local fruit gets online boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The Commerce Ministry aims to distribute at least 450,000 tonnes of fruit domestically through wholesale markets, modern trade outlets, Thailand Post and online channels.
Asia's next harvest already decided
News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Nine out of 10 ships that once passed through the Strait of Hormuz are not going anywhere. The consequences are already shaping Asia's next harvest and the one after that.