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WORLD

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters

AFP, Published on 18/04/2026

» LONDON - A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Hormuz Strait Saturday during a brief reopening, tracking data showed, but others retreated and two were reportedly attacked as Iran closed the route again.

THAILAND

From festivity to fiscal strain

Published on 18/04/2026

» As the festive haze of Songkran dissipates, Thailand has entered a far more sobering phase — one defined not by celebration but by tightening household budgets, rising fuel costs and growing unease over economic stability.

THAILAND

LGBTQ+ still face much hardship

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2026

» Celebrations swept across Asia when Thai drag performer Tharathep "Gawdland" Thaweephon, 24, won during the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, becoming the programme's first Asian champion.

BUSINESS

Investors hanging on news of peace talks

Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 18/04/2026

» Global shares enjoyed a decent run-up while the Thai stock market was closed for the Songkran holidays, with the Nasdaq and S&P500 hitting new highs.

BUSINESS

SEC sets out key market reforms for 2026

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2026

» Amid persistent market volatility and mounting external pressures, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the rest of the year, prioritising structural reforms, investor confidence, and proactive risk management.

THAILAND

Youth-led animation project teaches children self-protection

Published on 18/04/2026

» BANGKOK: A Thai youth-led initiative is using animation to help young children understand how to protect themselves from sexual abuse, an issue experts say often goes unreported, particularly among very young victims.

BUSINESS

Thailand driving e-commerce growth

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/04/2026

» Thailand has emerged as Southeast Asia's e-commerce growth engine amid regional market share consolidation.

LIFE

Failing upwards

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/04/2026

» Fans of the Emmy-winning hit series Schitt's Creek (2015) would likely be curious, if not cautiously optimistic to see Dan Levy return with Big Mistakes, a new crime-comedy series in which he both directs and co-stars.

BUSINESS

SCB X focuses on tech as conflict drives up costs

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2026

» SCB X, the financial technology group and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has locked in low-cost technology investments ahead of a broader rise in expenses driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

SPORTS

Thailand steps up Bangkok 2030 bid

Sports, Published on 18/04/2026

» Thailand has stepped up efforts to secure hosting rights for the Youth Olympic Games 2030, with key agencies aligning preparations ahead of an inspection visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).