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Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2026
» Tourism operators have expressed mixed views on the new government's plan to levy a 300‑baht tourism tax, as it may affect travel sentiment amid sluggish tourism caused by the Middle East crisis.
Fifa brings calm and belief to Augusta
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 08/04/2026
» There is a certain calmness about current Asian No.1 amateur golfer, Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee, that feels almost misplaced as he prepares for a dream debut at the Masters Tournament this week.
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
Inflation dips in March, set to surge in Q2
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) unexpectedly fell by 0.08% in March from a year earlier, following an annual fall of 0.88% in the previous month, but the Commerce ministry said on Tuesday that prices were expected to rise significantly in the second quarter of the year.
Experts warn over growing dependence on conversational AI
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2026
» KYODO — An increasing number of people are forming emotionally close relationships with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, with some users describing them as friends, counsellors or even family members, according to recent surveys.
The 1 Revamps Membership, Elevating Loyalty Across Four Tiers for All Lifestyles
Published on 07/04/2026
» The 1, Thailand’s leading loyalty platform under Central Group, has announced a major transformation of its membership programme, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalised experiences for every customer segment. The newly enhanced structure introduces four membership tiers designed to provide tailored benefits that evolve with members’ lifestyles and spending behaviour.
Minister plays down border fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen insisted the Thai-Cambodian border situation remains under control, with no indication of a third round of clashes, while urging tourists to visit attractions in the area.
Missing fuel case draws DSI scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2026
» An investigation is underway into whether a case involving 57 million litres of missing fuel should be accepted as a special case by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said yesterday.
Iran's water weapon against Gulf
Oped, Michael Christopher Low, Published on 07/04/2026
» The oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf are often described as petrostates. But the US-Israeli war with Iran has highlighted that they are also saltwater kingdoms, societies whose survival depends on desalination, or converting seawater into potable water at industrial scale.
Daily blood pressure checks increase data
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/04/2026
» Dear Doctors: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential problems. Do you know if these kinds of at-home readings are reliable?