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State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded.
Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Gold climbs to near three-week high after US, Iran agree to ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026
» BENGALURU — Gold rose to a near three-week high on Wednesday as oil prices and the dollar fell sharply after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as talks began on a permanent end to the war.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war:
EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026
Published on 08/04/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.
Huawei Cloud Accelerates AI in Thailand’s Public Sector
Published on 08/04/2026
» Bangkok, April 7 – Huawei Cloud is driving Thailand’s digital transformation by enabling the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across key government agencies, demonstrating how cloud and AI technologies can deliver tangible improvements in public services, regulatory efficiency, and economic development.
Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund.
Tanker held up in Middle East arrives in Chon Buri
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» CHON BURI - An oil tanker that was earlier stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has successfully completed its journey to Chon Buri, delivering its cargo of crude oil to Bangchak Corporation.
Sri Trang Gloves Secures Global Sustainable Finance Award for Manufacturing Excellence.
Published on 08/04/2026
» Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public Company Limited (STGT), Global Leader in the Sustainable Manufacturing and Distribution of Rubber Gloves, has been honored with the “Best Sustainability-Linked Loan – Manufacturing” award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2026, under the ASEAN Deal Awards – Thailand category. The award ceremony was held on 31 March 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China. This recognition underscores STGT’s strong commitment to integrating environmental goals into its financial strategy and highlights its tangible progress in advancing sustainable finance.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2026
» As it marks its third anniversary, ZLB23, one of India’s most decorated cocktail destinations, ushers in a new chapter defined by dual ambition. The Kyoto-style speakeasy at The Leela Palace Bengaluru introduces a powerful expansion of its "Native" cocktail menu, where regional ingredients are blended with Indian heritage flavours. Simultaneously, the bar debuts The Theatre, a first-of-its-kind, seven-seat immersive cocktail experience where mixology is staged as performance.