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THAILAND

Supreme Court to rule on MPs' case

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/04/2026

» The Supreme Court is due to rule at 10.30am today on whether to accept a petition filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission against 44 current and former lawmakers over their support for amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, in a case that could have immediate political consequences.

THAILAND

Suu Kyi news viewed as hopeful sign

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/04/2026

» Aung San Suu Kyi remains in good health and safe, with Myanmar's leadership indicating it is considering "good things" for her, offering cautious reassurance to regional observers.

BUSINESS

Crypto demand accelerates as Thai firms turn to digital tokens

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/04/2026

» The rapid rise of ownership conversion of physical or traditional financial assets into digital tokens is expected to transform Thailand's business and investment landscape this year, as companies accelerate their transitions to stay competitive, says Bitkub.

OPINION

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).

THAILAND

Blaze at Songkhla landfill damages 50 rai, air quality monitored

Published on 23/04/2026

» SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill damaged about 50 rai (80,000 square metres) of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to stay alert for potential health effects.

WORLD

China calls on Cambodia for 'shared security and risks' during global turmoil

South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026

» BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and Cambodia to "stand in closer solidarity, now more than ever" in the first 2+2 strategic dialogue aimed at deepening mutual political and security ties.

BUSINESS

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.

SPORTS

ONE Championship: Takeru’s farewell fight lands Fuji TV broadcast as Samurai 1 goes mainstream

Published on 23/04/2026

» Takeru Segawa’s retirement fight will air on national television in Japan, giving ONE Championship’s April 29 card another major platform as it looks to launch its new Samurai series with maximum reach.

THAILAND

Government co-payment share to rise to 60%

Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026

» The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.

THAILAND

Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown

Published on 23/04/2026

» A former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.