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WORLD

Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel said it was open to peace with Lebanon ahead of the first direct talks in decades between the neighbours Tuesday, but that Hezbollah remained the "problem" blocking an agreement on ending fighting.

THAILAND

Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026

» A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.

WORLD

Lebanon and Israel prepare for tough talks in Washington

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» WASHINGTON - Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.

WORLD

US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war

AFP, Published on 14/04/2026

» CHINA GROVE, North Carolina - On Andy Corriher’s farm, planting and preparations are under way for his corn and soybean crops — but fertiliser costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.

THAILAND

UK pushes digital trade ties

News, Published on 14/04/2026

» The United Kingdom is looking to expand cooperation with Thailand in digital technology, covering trade and innovation, says Martin Kent, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, during a recent visit to Thailand.

BUSINESS

Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026

» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.

BUSINESS

GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgrade

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2026

» Government Housing (GH) Bank, a state financial institution specialising in housing loans, is preparing to upgrade its operations through digital transformation and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

THAILAND

Korn urges SEC to probe Bangchak board changes

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026

» Deputy Democrat leader Korn Chatikavanij has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate alleged irregularities at Bangchak Corporation Plc, citing concerns over corporate governance, board appointments and possible links to "grey capital".

BUSINESS

S&P warns of rising corporate credit stress

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/04/2026

» Thai companies with high leverage are likely to face negative cash flow over the next two years, due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

OPINION

Nuclear divide

News, Published on 14/04/2026

» Re: "Talks fail on nuclear issue", (BP, April 13).