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WORLD

Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats

AFP, Published on 03/04/2026

» TEHRAN - In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages".

THAILAND

Senate ends free meals for members

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026

» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.

BUSINESS

CRG allots B1.4bn for expansion

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2026

» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG), a subsidiary of SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel, plans to invest 1.4 billion baht this year for store expansion, renovations and back-office improvements.

BUSINESS

EV demand fuels Krungsri Auto's expansion plans

Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2026

» Krungsri Auto, the automotive finance arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), aims to maintain its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) lending as demand rises amid surging oil prices.

BUSINESS

Proposal for regional tourism network

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/04/2026

» Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

THAILAND

Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026

» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.

BUSINESS

TQM premium growth target remains on track

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026

» Despite near-term challenges from the Middle East war, TQM Insurance Broker remains on track to grow its premiums by 8-10% to 22 billion baht this year thanks to booming electric vehicle (EV) policies due to elevated oil prices.

THAILAND

Rural doubts grow over 'Thai Help Thai' scheme

News, Surachai Piragsa and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/04/2026

» Shoppers and traders in Buri Ram and Nakhon Ratchasima have questioned the impact of the government's "Thai Help Thai" project on rising living costs.

THAILAND

Fineline Premium Care: Fabric Innovation for Pet Hair and Dust, Starring “Bow” Maylada

Published on 02/04/2026

» Bangkok, Thailand – Fineline, Thailand’s leading fabric care brand under NEO Corporate Public Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading consumer goods company operating to global standards, is accelerating its growth momentum with the launch of the new Fineline Premium Care Series, a breakthrough total laundry solution designed to meet the needs of modern lifestyles by addressing one of today’s most common frustrations:  dust, pet hair, and unwanted odours on clothing. To reinforce its position as an innovation leader, the brand has introduced the popular actress “Bow” Maylada Susri as its newest presenter, reflecting a modern and accessible brand image while strengthening Fineline’s ambition to become the No. 2 brand in Thailand’s laundry care market within three years.   

WORLD

Poppies offer hope in fire-scarred Los Angeles

AFP, Published on 02/04/2026

» ALTADENA, California - When wildfires raged around Los Angeles last year, Rene Amy’s home was razed to a pile of toxic ash.