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Thailand to host IMF and World Bank annual meets
News, Published on 29/04/2026
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 1.16 billion baht to support Thailand's hosting of the annual meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Drew B Mallory, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
World Of Coffee 2026 coming to Bitec
Life, Published on 29/04/2026
» Bangkok takes centre stage in the global specialty coffee scene with World Of Coffee Bangkok 2026, which will take place at Bitec Hall 98-99, Bang Na-Trat Road, daily from 10am to 6pm, from May 7-9.
The price of convenience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/04/2026
» In today's digital age, people unconsciously make choices under the influence of AI.
Cabinet backs power tariff reform, B3 cap on initial 200 units
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet has approved measures to ease household electricity costs and push a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices, promoting efficient energy use, easing the burden on the public and reducing reliance on imported fuel.
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» MADRID — Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden age.
Crude price edges up as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» HONG KONG - Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war.
Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WINDSOR — Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their mental and physical limits and often it is horses, not humans, who can provide salvation.
Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» MANILA - A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners birthed the era of globalisation.
Investors revert back to 'risk-on' mode
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2026
» Global financial markets are shifting back into a "risk-on" mode as investors increasingly look beyond geopolitical tensions and refocus on macroeconomic signals and policy direction, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).