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France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» NANTERRE (FRANCE) - France has seen more than 40 cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said on Thursday.
Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Calls mount for energy pricing rejig
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.
Agency raises diesel price ceiling in cost formula
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Comptroller General's Department has raised the diesel price ceiling used in calculating reference prices for public construction projects to no more than 69.99 baht per litre, in order to reflect the rising costs of government construction works resulting from the war in the Middle East.
K-Research foresees stagflation risk in H2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand is expected to enter a state of stagflation late in the second quarter and the beginning of the third quarter of this year as businesses begin material restocking while oil prices remain high amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Oman to deepen energy, defence ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand and Oman have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and energy following an official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
The war and its likely consequences
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2026
» As the joint attack between the United States and Israel against Iran that resulted in a wider regional conflict in the Middle East approaches its two-month mark, the directions of the war remain precarious while some of the longer-lasting consequences appear evident. Unsurprisingly, the war has been detrimental and damaging for all states and societies concerned, not just within the affected region but the wider world. Already we can start counting some of the long-term costs.
Norathip draws new fire on unrest
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/04/2026
» Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 has accused insurgent groups in the deep South of distorting Islamic teachings to justify violence, as backlash intensifies against the Fourth Army Area commander over remarks about religious schools.
Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.