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WORLD

Artemis astronauts more than halfway to the Moon

News Agencies, Published on 04/04/2026

» The Artemis 2 astronauts passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft.

LIFE

Molam, the heartbeat of Isan migrants

Nannalin Tiengtae and Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 04/04/2026

» Molam, a centuries-old musical tradition from northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the surrounding region, is finding firmer footing in Bangkok, where people who call Isan home make up the city’s largest migrant community.

OPINION

No, this is not a New Normal

Vanich Kittichai, Published on 04/04/2026

» “This is the New Normal” is how spokesperson for the Centre for Monitoring the Situation in the Middle East, Nuttaa Mahattana, has characterised Thailand’s current struggle with soaring fuel and commodities prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.

THAILAND

Sanya Positioned as Top ‘First Stop in China’ for Thai Tourists

Published on 04/04/2026

» BANGKOK / SANYA, CHINA — Sanya, China’s premier tropical coastal city, is emerging as the leading "First Stop in China" for Thai travellers. Driven by a two-hour direct flight from Bangkok and supported by the mutual visa exemption policy, Sanya offers a seamless, high-value alternative for international beach getaways and cultural exploration.

BUSINESS

Liquidity pressures rise in Thai bond market

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2026

» The corporate bond market faces a critical test this year, as heightened refinancing risks amid a slowing economy and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten roughly 687 billion baht in bonds set to mature over the remaining three quarters, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).

BUSINESS

Oil refineries in the spotlight

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026

» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.

BUSINESS

Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.

LIFE

The cost of Bangkok's health obsession

Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 04/04/2026

» There is a particular kind of Saturday morning that has become recognisable in certain Bangkok circles. Someone wakes at 5am, checks their recovery score on their Whoop band, approves of the number, and heads to the airport. Not for a holiday or a work trip, but for a fitness race in Singapore.

THAILAND

Kalasin beauty queen loses 2.6m baht to ‘occult’ scam

Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026

» KHON KAEN: A provincial beauty queen is pursuing legal action after allegedly being duped into spending more than 2.6 million baht on amulets and rituals promised to restore her love life.

THAILAND

Emily’s Group Sweeps Three National Awards, Debuts New Signature Menu

Published on 03/04/2026

» Emily’s celebrates a remarkable milestone this year, securing three prestigious national awards to reinforce its leadership in distinctive, signature flavors. At the same time, the brand introduces its latest menu offering, “Emily’s Salted Beef & Salted Pork,” a closely guarded family recipe passed down through generations.