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Crypto push undermines US power
Oped, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolised self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump's current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is the clearest example, but his administration's enthusiastic embrace of crypto currencies represents a subtler, slower-burning expression of the same self-destructive tendency.
Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.
Rodtang pushes for free agency after Takeru fight, ONE Championship says no deal yet
Nick Atkin, Published on 19/04/2026
» Rodtang Jitmuangnon pushed for free-agent status after his April 29 rematch with Takeru Segawa during Sunday’s crisis talks with ONE Championship, but company sources insist no final agreement has yet been reached.
Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days
Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.
Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» KYIV- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
Rodtang trades legal salvos with ONE Championship – but opens door to Chatri reconciliation
Nick Atkin, Published on 19/04/2026
» ONE Championship and Rodtang Jitmuangnon exchanged fresh legal blows on Saturday, but the latest twist in their bitter contract dispute may yet point towards a path back from the brink.
Majority support for new road code penalties, except for speeding
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» Most people agree with the new, harsher penalties for key traffic violations, but not for the offence of speeding, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.
Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobile
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2026
» The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered provincial and district officials nationwide to support the deployment of 3,800 mobile "Pum-Puang" vehicles under a Commerce Ministry initiative aimed at selling low-cost goods across the country.
Consumer council backs B20 fare on Green Line
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) backs a flat 20-baht fare on Bangkok's Green Line electric railway, while calling for restructuring of mass transit pricing to increase ridership by 50% and ease the cost of living.
Posturing abroad
Postbag, Published on 19/04/2026
» Re: "Trump 'not a big fan' of Leo", (World, April 14).