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Hospital and airline tycoon Prasert dies at 93
Published on 21/04/2026
» Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the founder of Thailand’s largest private hospital business as well as an airline that put Koh Samui on the global tourism map, has passed away at the age of 93.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Downing Street ‘exerted pressure to OK Mandelson’
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs on Tuesday.
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set to expire.
Farmers say mill still owes them B42m for last year's crop
Published on 21/04/2026
» About 150 farmers filed a complaint with police in Bangkok on Wednesday, seeking help in getting 42 million baht they say is still owed them for rice they delivered to a local mill early last year..
CAPTAIN Coating Achieves CFO Certification, Strengthening ESG Commitment in Thailand’s Paint Industry
Published on 21/04/2026
» CAPTAIN Coating Co., Ltd. has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by achieving the Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) certification from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. The certification represents a recognised standard for measuring, analysing, and systematically managing greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the company’s tangible progress in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and its readiness to pursue long-term environmental goals.
Old places new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/04/2026
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Thai job broker accused of smuggling 'little ghosts' into S.Korea
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» A Thai woman and a Korean chicken farmer face charges of smuggling illegal Thai workers, known as "little ghosts", into South Korea.
Maker of China's C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
Published on 21/04/2026
» China's top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains - particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms - according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year.
Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2026
» GENEVA — The 10th United Nations (UN) secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on Jan 1, 2027.