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Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.
Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
AFP, Published on 29/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
Chaiwat 'chosen' for city race
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has reportedly selected Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, a party deputy leader, as its candidate for Bangkok governor, with an official unveiling scheduled for May 5.
Solvegroup eyes preventive health sector
Business, Published on 29/04/2026
» Solvegroup, a Thai functional supplement brand, is entering the preventive health segment amid strong growth in Thailand's dietary supplement market.
New stimulus to help consumer stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2026
» Retail, food & beverage (F&B), finance and transport stocks will receive a bump from the "Thai Help Thai Plus" co-payment stimulus when it jump-starts domestic consumption, according to analysts.
Higher education ministry touts Thai green innovations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) wants to drive Thailand to become a high-income nation by promoting Thai green innovations in the global market.
A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
Art-pop icon David Byrne brings 'Who Is The Sky? Tour' to Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Mark your calendars for one of 2026's most anticipated live events as David Byrne brings his acclaimed new production "David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? Tour 2026" to Bangkok on Aug 10. The concert will take place at UOB LIVE, offering Thai audiences their first opportunity to experience the visionary artist's celebrated live performance in person.
Thailand's need for AI sovereignty
Oped, Craig Warren Smith, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is building a serious AI policy architecture. Last year, the National AI Committee, formed by then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Digital Economic Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, initiated drafting a unified AI law, officially known as the Draft Principles of the Artificial Intelligence Law.
Hungary's PM-elect Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's Zelensky in June
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar on Tuesday offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "open a new chapter in bilateral relations" and address a long-running feud over the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarians.