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THAILAND

Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit

Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.

THAILAND

PM pledges to create a stronger Thailand

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday delivered his government’s policy statement to parliament, underscoring his commitment to strengthening national stability and self-reliance and enabling Thais to regain their economic footing.

WORLD

Orban gives himself an edge in Hungary’s vote

AFP, Published on 09/04/2026

» BUDAPEST - Observers and NGOs have raised concerns about Sunday’s Hungarian presidential election taking place on an “uneven playing field” as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces popular challenger Peter Magyar.

WORLD

Myanmar parliament approves new cabinet

Reuters, Published on 09/04/2026

» ​Myanmar’s parliament approved ⁠a ⁠list of 30 ministers to ​serve in the cabinet of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday following ​his appointment as president last week, with ‌the military still holding a dominant role.

BUSINESS

Huge bets on oil plunge placed just before ceasefire news

Published on 09/04/2026

» LONDON - Investors placed approximately $950 million in bets on oil prices falling just hours before the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the ​world’s most traded commodity ahead ⁠of a major policy announcement by President Donald Trump.

BUSINESS

Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds

News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026

» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.

THAILAND

Call to axe MP pension scheme

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Economy Party list MP Chris Potranandana has stepped up his campaign to abolish parliamentary pensions, declaring all three of the party's MPs will refuse to claim the benefit while calling for public disclosure of former lawmakers currently receiving lifetime payments.

THAILAND

2m tonnes of chemical fertiliser eyed from Russia

News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has unveiled plans to import up to two million tonnes of chemical fertiliser from Russia to address a looming supply shortage affecting Thailand's farming sector.

THAILAND

EC vows fair probe into People's Party Spectre C case

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) has insisted the People's Party (PP) will receive a fair and impartial investigation over allegations linking it to media-related firm Spectre C, which could lead to the party's dissolution.

THAILAND

EC given 15 days for ballot barcode case

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Constitutional Court has granted the Election Commission (EC) a 15-day extension to submit its defence in a case challenging the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots, pending review of a petition questioning whether the system undermines ballot secrecy.