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THAILAND

Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2026

» A senior army official's remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.

OPINION

When will the IMF ever learn?

Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026

» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.

OPINION

OECD bid looks far off

Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2026

» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared in parliament last week that Thailand must become a member of the OECD, his statement reflected both ambition and urgency.

THAILAND

PM heads South after MP shooting

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Thailand's southern border provinces on Friday following a series of violent incidents, including the attempted assassination of Narathiwat MP Kamonsak Leewamoh.

WORLD

Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens

AFP, Published on 15/04/2026

» LIMA - Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's election to be annulled, alleging fraud without providing proof of his claim.

BUSINESS

Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market

Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/04/2026

» Russia is ready to increase exports to the Thai market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, as quoted by the Russian Embassy in Thailand.

OPINION

Let's try that again

Postbag, Published on 15/04/2026

» Re: "Parnpree backs new Myanmar president", (BP, April 13).

WORLD

Pope to walk in Augustine’s footsteps in Algeria

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» ALGIERS, Algeria - Pope Leo XIV is expected in the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday, where he will walk in the footsteps of influential Christian theologian Saint Augustine on day two of a historic trip to the north African country.

WORLD

US begins blockade of Iranian ports

Reuters, Published on 14/04/2026

» DUBAI - The US military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around ​the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to ‌oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 a barrel on Tuesday.

WORLD

Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous.