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THAILAND

40-baht rail fare scheme fast-tracked

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2026

» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has been ordered to accelerate a 40-baht flat fare policy for electric rail systems to help ease living costs as part of a broader plan to modernise and expand the national rail network.

THAILAND

Singapore eyes bridge potential

News, MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and APINYA WIPATAYOTIN, Published on 28/04/2026

» Singapore is interested in Thailand's Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.

BUSINESS

EssilorLuxottica launches new R&D centre in Bangkok

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/04/2026

» EssilorLuxottica, the Franco-Italian eyewear group, has announced the official launch of its new 5,000-square-metre research and development (R&D) facility in Bangkok.

BUSINESS

AI progress hobbled by structural limitations

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/04/2026

» Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase of accelerated adoption and capability, but the systems designed to govern, evaluate, and integrate it are struggling to keep pace.

THAILAND

Thailand Biennale 2025 'exceeds expectations'

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2026

» The Thailand Biennale in Phuket in 2025 generated an estimated 31.5 billion baht in economic activity and attracted more than 2.7 million visitors, officials said at a handover ceremony that saw Rayong named as the host for the 2027 edition.

OPINION

Asean is adrift

Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/04/2026

» Re: "Rupture, reform and how to rebuild", (Opinion, April 23). 

THAILAND

Pushing against alcohol sales in public parks

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2026

» Civil society groups and local activists in northern Thailand have raised strong concerns over plans to allow alcohol sales in public parks.

THAILAND

Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026

» A visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.

THAILAND

Nikorn pushes Din Daeng Smart City model

Published on 27/04/2026

» On Friday, Nikorn Somklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), visited Phase 1 of the Din Daeng Urban Renewal Project (Building G). During the visit, he announced a drive to transform "Din Daeng" into a Smart City under the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. The minister also met with elderly residents and vulnerable groups to offer encouragement. He was welcomed by Taweebhong Wichaidit, governor of the National Housing Authority (NHA), along with senior executives at Building G, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng district, Bangkok.

LIFE

In the land of milk and honey

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/04/2026

» There is something appealing about travelling to the last major habitable land to be populated by humans.