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Sihasak asks China to mediate Iran talks to protect Thai fuel
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has asked China to assist in talks with Iran to secure energy transport routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pheu Thai at a crossroads
Published on 25/04/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party finds itself at a pivotal crossroads as it attempts to rebuild momentum after a bruising electoral setback, with its prime ministerial candidate, Yodchanan Wongsawat, now positioned — somewhat uneasily — as the public face of a party in transition.
The paradox of plenty
Life, Published on 25/04/2026
» Most Thai people are familiar with the saying the Kingdom has abundant fish in its rivers and rice in its fields. Additionally, the Kitchen of the World campaign had led people to believe the country has a surplus of food. However, ironically, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council revealed that 6.2 million Thais suffer from malnutrition. These people mostly belong to low-income households with limited access to nutritious and safe food.
Myanmar's robbery of a democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/04/2026
» Five long years after Myanmar's military seized power on 1 Feb 2021, what has taken place in recent weeks amounts to a delayed fait accompli. Led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the coup diverged from its traditional playbook seen in 1962 and 1988, when tanks rolled and the military ruled by brute force. This time, the takeover nearly unravelled amid a nationwide uprising that evolved into a civil war, waged by an armed and determined resistance comprising the civilian-led National Unity Government (NUG), the People's Defence Forces (PDFs), and a constellation of Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs).
Thai rice prices drop on muted demand; weaker rupee keeps India rates steady
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026
» Indian rice export prices held steady as a weaker rupee offset higher local paddy prices, while Vietnam export prices remained unchanged and Thai rice prices eased on muted demand for the staple grain.
Pundits buoyant given ceasefire
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/04/2026
» The indefinite extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war strengthens expectations that prolonged Middle East conflicts are in a de-escalation phase, even though the second round of peace talks is on hold, while the peak for global oil prices has passed, say analysts.
EU nears approval of loan for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» BRUSSELS - The European Union on Wednesday gave a preliminary green light to unblocking a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) for Kyiv, after a months-long row between Ukraine and Hungary over a damaged pipeline.
Delicate extraction: Malaysia offers rare earths alternative to China
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» GEBENG (MALAYSIA) - Workers load tonnes of rare earth minerals into bags ready for shipping at a refinery in eastern Malaysia, fuelling the global pushback against China's grip on the critical sector.
Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2026
» Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.
Plastic supply dubbed stable
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 22/04/2026
» Supplies of plastic pellets and plastic packaging are sufficient and expected to last until at least July, according to plastic pellet manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users.