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China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» SHANGHAI - Erotic chatbots, video-synced and voice-activated devices mesmerised visitors at a sex toy expo in Shanghai this weekend, as China's adult product firms join the global AI craze.
‘Record number’ of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year
Published on 18/04/2026
» GENEVA - Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for the route, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Heightened vigilance over ‘soil fever’ as 23 reported dead
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» People are being warned to be vigilant against melioidosis, also known as soil fever, after 23 deaths out of 732 patients nationwide were recorded between January and mid-April.
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.
Songkran 2026 shows Thailand at its most colourful online
Published on 18/04/2026
» Songkran 2026 confirmed that Thailand’s New Year festival is no longer just about buckets and water guns, but a full-blown digital spectacle -- now with Unesco-approved cultural credentials to match. Celebrated for the first time as a Unesco-listed form of living heritage, the holiday splashed across social media, showing how tradition, pop culture and a healthy disregard for staying dry can happily coexist both online and on the street.
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.
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.
Commerce minister warns of rising price pressure
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has acknowledged consumer goods are likely to become more expensive as production costs increase, despite government measures to ease the burden on households.
Sultan of Oman keen to visit, boost bilateral ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Sultan of Oman has expressed interest in an official visit to Thailand, marking a potential step forward in bilateral relations, says Sihasak Phuangketkeow, the foreign affairs minister.
Cancelled flights dent outbound market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2026
» Flight cancellations could result in a 15-20% year-on-year decrease in overall outbound trips during the low season, and a 10% decline for the full year.