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Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
Scorching heat sparks wave of forest and house fires
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - As extremely hot daytime weather exceeding 40°C has been rising steadily for several consecutive days, Nakhon Ratchasima has been met with multiple incidents of forest fires and residential fires across various areas.
Phuket police arrest tourist for graffiti
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026
» Police have arrested a Portuguese tourist for spray painting a religious site, while seven French tourists were detained for disorderly Songkran water play.
Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Methamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
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.
Norathip draws new fire on unrest
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/04/2026
» Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 has accused insurgent groups in the deep South of distorting Islamic teachings to justify violence, as backlash intensifies against the Fourth Army Area commander over remarks about religious schools.
Myanmar looks east again in search of legitimacy
Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar understands it needs to reach out to the world if it is to end its isolation and roll back the sanctions much of the West has levied against it. To this end, the men in green, now in civilian clothes, are seeking the support of traditional allies -- China and Asean, especially Thailand -- as well as Bangladesh and Pakistan, in an effort to reset foreign policy and regain international acceptance.
Thumbs up for Lumpini
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2026
» Two recent developments at Lumpini Park offer a solid proof that when the public and private sectors collaborate to address community needs, the results are nothing short of spectacular.
Mark Mobius, champion of emerging markets, dies at 89
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page.