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BUSINESS

Trump brushes off high fuel costs as ‘fake’ in economic speech

New York Times, Published on 17/04/2026

» LAS VEGAS — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed high fuel costs amid his war with Iran, claiming that the economic damage inflicted by the war was much less severe than expected.

WORLD

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» SYDNEY — An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe.

LIFE

'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» SEOUL — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI)

WORLD

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» NANTERRE (FRANCE) - France has seen more than 40 cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said on Thursday.

LEARNING

Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran

Published on 17/04/2026

» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.

THAILAND

New push to keep fares low

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026

» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.

BUSINESS

Agency raises diesel price ceiling in cost formula

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Comptroller General's Department has raised the diesel price ceiling used in calculating reference prices for public construction projects to no more than 69.99 baht per litre, in order to reflect the rising costs of government construction works resulting from the war in the Middle East.

OPINION

The war and its likely consequences

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2026

» As the joint attack between the United States and Israel against Iran that resulted in a wider regional conflict in the Middle East approaches its two-month mark, the directions of the war remain precarious while some of the longer-lasting consequences appear evident. Unsurprisingly, the war has been detrimental and damaging for all states and societies concerned, not just within the affected region but the wider world. Already we can start counting some of the long-term costs.

THAILAND

Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions

News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.

THAILAND

Supreme Court to meet on MFP lese majeste complaint

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Supreme Court will meet on April 24 to decide whether to accept a case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs over a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code.