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Hospital and airline tycoon Prasert dies at 93
Published on 21/04/2026
» Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the founder of Thailand’s largest private hospital business as well as an airline that put Koh Samui on the global tourism map, has passed away at the age of 93.
Moody’s upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’
Published on 21/04/2026
» Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for the government of Thailand to stable from negative, while affirming the foreign and local currency issuer and local currency senior unsecured credit ratings at Baa1.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Aura Wellness Achieves THB 1.746 Billion Revenue
Published on 21/04/2026
» Fullerton, one of Singapore’s largest and most respected investment funds, has invested in Aura Wellness, the parent company of Aura Bangkok Clinic and Aura Xpress, making it the only Thai wellness company chosen for investment in this round. The move highlights foreign institutional confidence in Aura Wellness and in Thailand’s fast-growing aesthetic medical market, where demand remains strong among both Thai and international customers, in line with the continued expansion of Thailand’s medical tourism sector, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.49% from 2024 to 2030 and remains one of the country’s key growth areas.
GUGU Chicken Targets 500M THB Revenue with Full-Scale Franchise Expansion
Published on 21/04/2026
» J Concept Co., Ltd., the operator of the popular Korean fried chicken brand “GUGU Chicken,” has announced a major milestone as it celebrates its 6th anniversary. The company is set to expand its franchise network nationwide, targeting a total revenue of 500 million THB and the opening of 10 new franchise outlets by 2026.
CAPTAIN Coating Achieves CFO Certification, Strengthening ESG Commitment in Thailand’s Paint Industry
Published on 21/04/2026
» CAPTAIN Coating Co., Ltd. has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by achieving the Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) certification from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. The certification represents a recognised standard for measuring, analysing, and systematically managing greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the company’s tangible progress in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and its readiness to pursue long-term environmental goals.
Oman offers to sell surplus oil to Thailand, says Sihasak
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» Oman has offered to sell surplus crude to Thailand, but any purchase would depend on actual demand and price negotiations, while the domestic oil situation is beginning to stabilise, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Maker of China's C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
Published on 21/04/2026
» China's top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains - particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms - according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO
New York Times, Published on 21/04/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive officer (CEO), said Monday that he would step down after nearly 15 years running an operation that rode the wild popularity of the iPhone to become one of the most influential and valuable companies in the world.
Gemini to roll out Personal Intelligence feature globally
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/04/2026
» Google is set to expand the reach of its "Personal Intelligence" feature for Gemini worldwide, following an initial trial phase restricted to users in the United States, in a move designed to make the AI assistant more intuitive and attuned to individual user needs.