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BUSINESS

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026

» SINGAPORE - Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes ​for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.

WORLD

Chinese tanker retreats twice from US' Hormuz blockade in 48 hours

South China Morning Post, Published on 16/04/2026

» A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the United Arab Emirates.

PROPERTY

House sales to fall as war hits demand

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/04/2026

» The residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, with nationwide transfers projected to fall by 5.1% year-on-year to around 300,000 units, the lowest level in years, reflecting fragile buying activity, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

THAILAND

Thais seek help from Oman

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026

» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

WORLD

Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026

» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump, ​whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated ​his criticism of the religious ‌leader on Tuesday night.

WORLD

How China’s weapons transfers to Iran have evolved over decades

New York Times, Published on 15/04/2026

» NEW YORK — For much of the past two decades, China has maintained a delicate balance in its military relationship with Iran, offering often indirect assistance instead of arms sales.

BUSINESS

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026

» TOKYO: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of ​Hormuz.

WORLD

Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker

AFP, Published on 15/04/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) - At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.

OPINION

Sins of the amulet trade

News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2026

» The disturbing report of a decapitated dugong is gruesome. To calm public anger, Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has offered a 50,000-baht bounty for clues leading to the perpetrators, who are believed to be selling the bones and carcasses in the amulet market.

WORLD

Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel said it was open to peace with Lebanon ahead of the first direct talks in decades between the neighbours Tuesday, but that Hezbollah remained the "problem" blocking an agreement on ending fighting.