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Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» KATHMANDU — Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.
Survey finds US leadership top geopolitical concern in Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2026
» A survey published on Tuesday by a Singapore-based think tank found that the US leadership under President Donald Trump was the top geopolitical concern for respondents in Southeast Asian countries, cited by 51.9%.
Rapid AI evolution collides with sophisticated scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's financial sector is reaching a turning point as the next phase of financial evolution dubbed "banking 5.0" converges with complex scams, prompting regulators to tighten oversight and pushing banks to strengthen real-time risk management and governance, says SAS Thailand, the local unit of a global data and artificial intelligence (AI) software company.
Government unveils 'five-pillar' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The government has unveiled a 21‑page policy statement built around five key pillars aimed at steering Thailand through economic uncertainty while strengthening long‑term stability.
Bhumjaithai pulls support for Clean Air Bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will not support the proposed Clean Air Bill in its current form, opting instead to draft a revised version it says would better balance environmental protection with economic competitiveness.
Can alliances with the US be replaced?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The increasingly loud debate over the future of alliances -- after reports that the US could scale back or even withdraw from Nato -- is nerve-racking. It has caused alarm across Europe and in Southeast Asia, another node of the US alliance network. Even without any official decision, remarks by US President Donald Trump on social media were enough to shake already fragile US alliances. The question now frequently asked by Thai policymakers is: What comes next if alliances weaken?
Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2026
» New Myanmar president Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing will be sworn in on Friday.
Hopes for early end to war lift sentiment
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 07/04/2026
» The war in Iran continues with ongoing attacks by both sides, while Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighs on investor sentiment.
Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.