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Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.
Senior Sri Lankan monk accused of smuggling ganja from Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» A Sri Lankan court has authorised the seven-day detention and questioning of a senior Buddhist monk accused of overseeing the smuggling of 110 kilogrammes of cannabis from Thailand in the luggage of 22 young monks.
S. Korea probes syringe hoarding as war hits plastic makers
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SEOUL - South Korean police said on Tuesday they were investigating firms suspected of hoarding medical syringes, as the Middle East war hits supplies of an oil-derived component crucial for making many plastic goods.
ONE Championship: Rodtang makes weight as ONE Samurai 1 card holds together in Tokyo
Nick Atkin, Published on 28/04/2026
» Rodtang Jitmuangnon has cleared the final major hurdle before ONE Samurai 1, making weight and passing hydration for his interim ONE Championship flyweight kickboxing world title fight against Takeru Segawa in Tokyo.
Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026
» Police arrested two Chinese tourists in Bangkok on Monday evening on charges of robbing a gold shop in Nakhon Ratchasima of gold rings worth about 380,000 baht.
Chubb Life Thailand celebrates 25 years of success and trust from customers and partners
Published on 28/04/2026
» Chubb Life Thailand marked its 25th anniversary with the “Silver Milestone Celebration: Chubb Life’s 25th Anniversary – Years of Trust” at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok.
Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 28/04/2026
» Police arrested two Chinese tourists in Bangkok on Monday evening on charges of robbing a gold shop in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima of gold rings worth about 380,000 baht.
CP Group, SEGA to extend renowned gaming IP into Thai-Asean markets
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 — Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), the Thai business conglomerate, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEGA, the renowned Japanese video game company, to explore entertainment sector opportunities in Thailand and across the Asean region. This will include consideration of commercial development possibilities at a later stage.
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to coordinate with airlines to provide refunds covering losses for tour operators due to flight cancellations, as they have already incurred costs for hotels and transport at destinations.
Car market posts growth in March
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thailand's domestic car market accelerated in March, with sales climbing 7% year-on-year to 59,865 units, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as consumers sought relief from rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).