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When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Oil shock risks wider chain reaction
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» There is no such thing as a free lunch. When global oil prices rise sharply, as they are doing now, someone must bear the cost. Some countries choose to absorb it through government support, as in Japan, while others pass the burden on to consumers, as in Thailand. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong; each carries different economic consequences. Policymakers must decide which set of outcomes is more acceptable and act accordingly.
Thailand backs energy drive
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy co-operation under the Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec), endorsing “Azec 2.0” to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Chao Phraya boats to cut fares by one baht from Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Starting Friday, fares for all Chao Phraya boat services will be reduced by one baht following a four-baht drop in diesel prices to 44.45 baht per litre.
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» CHINA GROVE (UNITED STATES) - On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertilizer costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.
Tourism tops over Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The tourism sector is expected to generate more than 30.35 billion baht in revenue during the Songkran holiday, up 6% from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with foreign visitors also making a bigger contribution.
China's water security ambitions
News, Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 15/04/2026
» China holds only 6% of the world's fresh water, which supports nearly 20% of the global population and generates over 18% of global gross domestic product. The country faces water challenges largely due to water quality concerns and significant spatio-temporal imbalances.
ONE Championship confirms ONE Samurai 1 global PPV, as shift towards paid future gathers pace
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/04/2026
» ONE Championship has confirmed that ONE Samurai 1 will be sold globally on pay-per-view, in another significant sign that the promotion is leaning harder into a paid viewing model as it launches its new Japan-focused series.
Public transport trips top 10 million over four Songkran days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» Public transport usage during the Songkran holiday period has exceeded 10 million passenger trips over the first four days, up 1.6% from last year, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» A total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.