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Vietnam plans to extend fuel tariff suspension, extend tax incentives for EVs
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to extend a suspension of import tariffs on fuels by two months to the end of June, state media cited the Finance Ministry as saying over the weekend.
A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
From festivity to fiscal strain
Published on 18/04/2026
» As the festive haze of Songkran dissipates, Thailand has entered a far more sobering phase — one defined not by celebration but by tightening household budgets, rising fuel costs and growing unease over economic stability.
Enconfund revs up energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Energy Conservation and Promotion Fund Office (Enconfund) is stepping up efforts to help energy projects move beyond the research stage and reach commercial viability, including an initiative to replace diesel with waste-derived oil.
First Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since US blockade
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since a US blockade came into force, the tracking firm Kpler told AFP on Friday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Drink-driving cases top 5,800 during Songkran safety campaign
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» There were a total of 5,806 drink-driving cases, accounting for 93% of all traffic-related cases entering the probation system during the seven-day Songkran road safety campaign, with Chiang Mai recording the highest number.
Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.
Myanmar looks east again in search of legitimacy
Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar understands it needs to reach out to the world if it is to end its isolation and roll back the sanctions much of the West has levied against it. To this end, the men in green, now in civilian clothes, are seeking the support of traditional allies -- China and Asean, especially Thailand -- as well as Bangladesh and Pakistan, in an effort to reset foreign policy and regain international acceptance.
Supreme Court to meet on MFP lese majeste complaint
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Supreme Court will meet on April 24 to decide whether to accept a case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs over a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code.