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THAILAND

B6.4-billion budget approved for Andaman health hub

Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026

» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 6.43 billion baht for the Andaman International Health and Wellness Center as proposed by Prince of Songkla University (PSU), with an aim to upgrade healthcare services in Phuket and neighbouring Andaman provinces.

THAILAND

Senators seek to investigate anti-graft panel

Published on 28/04/2026

» A group of Thai senators is launching a signature campaign under Section 236 of the constitution to seek an independent inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), citing their growing concerns over its performance and impartiality.

THAILAND

Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026

» A visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.

THAILAND

Senate warns against use of nominees

News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026

» Senators are warning about the use of nominee arrangements by foreigners to acquire land in southern tourist hotspots such as Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, calling for tighter scrutiny of business practices.

THAILAND

Maritime talks with Cambodia due for reset

Published on 25/04/2026

» The Thai government is moving to revoke a long-standing maritime agreement with Cambodia, citing a lack of progress and rising tensions over overlapping sea claims.

BUSINESS

Struggling to decode fog of war

Business, Published on 25/04/2026

» The Strait of Hormuz crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, illustrating Carl von Clausewitz's dictum that war is the realm of uncertainty.

BUSINESS

Regional equity investors find little to cheer

Business, Published on 25/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks ‌gave investors little to cheer.

WORLD

Stuffed toys in US capital symbolise displaced Ukrainian children

AFP, Published on 24/04/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, according to Kyiv, have been abducted by invading Russia, as war rages on.

THAILAND

Govt denies plotting VAT hike

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.

BUSINESS

Trump's Fed pick vows to safeguard independence

AFP, Published on 21/04/2026

» WASHINGTON - Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to protect central bank independence at his confirmation hearing, despite intense pressure from the president.