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French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - A French court on Monday fined the cement group Lafarge over $1.3 million and sentenced its former boss to six years in prison for paying protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.
South Korean airlines make changes to Thai flights
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» Jet fuel hikes have forced South Korean no-frills airlines to adjust or in some cases suspend flights to Thai destinations as the Middle East war continues to bite into the aviation sector.
Japan to raise price of tourist rail pass
Kyodo News, Published on 13/04/2026
» JR group companies will raise prices for its Japan Rail Pass, a ticket aimed at foreign tourists that allows unlimited travel on trains across Japan, including most shinkansen bullet train services.
Microsoft tightens Windows 11 driver security rules
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 13/04/2026
» Microsoft is set to significantly bolster Windows 11 security by mandating that all hardware drivers meet the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) standards, effectively ending decades of support for legacy drivers that rely on expired certificates.
Calls for measurable action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan, Somhatai Mosika and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two months after a hard-fought general election, the new government has begun its administration, having formally presented its 20-page policy agenda to parliament last week.
A toxic reversal
Postbag, Published on 13/04/2026
» Re: "Energy and environment will take centre stage" (InQuote, April 1) and "BJT pulls support for Clear Air Bill" (BP, April 7).
Academic welcomes tougher penalties for booze violations
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/04/2026
» A new amendment to the alcohol control law is being hailed by an academic as a significant step toward international standards, introducing tougher penalties for selling to minors and intoxicated individuals, alongside expanded civil liability for vendors.
Energy minister will not side with 'oil hoarders'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia: Sihasak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» Thailand is not ready to attend the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting scheduled for April 17-25, as internal procedures remain incomplete, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Saturday.
Nervous wait on Mideast meeting
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing tensions in the Middle East and raising hopes for de-escalation after weeks of uncertainty.