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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.
In the land of milk and honey
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/04/2026
» There is something appealing about travelling to the last major habitable land to be populated by humans.
Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Published on 27/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
Visa change misses mark
News, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government's plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 is more than a routine policy adjustment. The U-turn exposes a deeper uncertainty at the heart of its tourism strategy.
Land Bridge plan due for cabinet
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the Land Bridge project remains a key policy priority for the Bhumjaithai Party, saying it has been updated to reflect construction costs and global trade dynamics.
The lesson that was all over the map
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/04/2026
» Last week's item regarding the wonderful world of maps and atlases sparked memories of how a map played a key cameo role during my early days in Bangkok. It was 1969 and I was teaching at a commercial college. One of the subjects I was assigned was geography. After the first lesson it was clear there was a language problem. None of the Thai class understood a word I was saying.
Urban heat is a man-made hazard
News, Published on 25/04/2026
» We often joke that our country has three seasons: hot, very hot, and extremely hot. Last summer, however, the country recorded its highest heat index or "feels-like temperature" of 59.5C or 41C in actual temperature, a level classified as extreme danger beyond the limits of human endurance. This joke hides a darker reality. Year-round heat has bred a sense of familiarity, with many people treating high temperatures as simply part of tropical life.
Sasin and SCGC Kick Off Global Competition for Impact-Driven Startups
Published on 24/04/2026
» Sasin School of Management, in collaboration with SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a leading innovator in the polymer business and integrated solutions for sustainability, has launched the Bangkok Business Challenge 2026 Powered by SCGC under the theme “Growing Impactful Ventures: Building Solutions for Tomorrow’s World.” The global student startup competition brings together university teams to present and pitch sustainable, innovation-driven business solutions to a distinguished panel of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE — Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Nino weather phenomenon will build during the second half of 2026, threatening hotter and drier weather across much of Asia, while boosting rains in parts of North and South America.