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THAILAND

3,800 litres of untaxed diesel seized off Trat

Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026

» TRAT - Authorities seized a fishing vessel carrying 3,800 litres of untaxed diesel at a pier in Khlong Yai district of this eastern province early on Friday. The owner admitted he had bought the fuel at sea for 28 to 30 baht per litre for use in the fishing sector.

WORLD

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Win Myint

Reuters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader ​Aung San Suu ‌Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday.

SPORTS

Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.

BUSINESS

Trump brushes off high fuel costs as ‘fake’ in economic speech

New York Times, Published on 17/04/2026

» LAS VEGAS — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed high fuel costs amid his war with Iran, claiming that the economic damage inflicted by the war was much less severe than expected.

WORLD

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Reuters, Published on 17/04/2026

» ​Myanmar's new President ⁠Min ⁠Aung Hlaing has approved an ​amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move ​in the past six months.

SPORTS

Villa and Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» LONDON - Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals.

THAILAND

Calls mount for energy pricing rejig

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.

OPINION

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.

SPORTS

ONE Championship files US$17 million lawsuit against Rodtang but Takeru fight ‘still on’

Nick Atkin, Published on 16/04/2026

» ONE Championship says its lawsuit against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Thailand is seeking damages of up to 542 million baht (around US$17 million), but the promotion also insists his rematch with Takeru Segawa remains on course to headline ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo.

THAILAND

Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’

Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026

» The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.