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Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» DUBAI/CAIRO/WASHINGTON — Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a speedboat storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would open one of the world's most important shipping corridors.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON — Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal.
Ministry reveals new strategies
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 24/04/2026
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Trump's pressure campaign fails to break Iran
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/04/2026
» TACO! Of course. US President Donald Trump always chickens out, but it's a feature, not a bug. If his threats aren't working, he will generally drop them and try something else.
Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» A government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.
Thailand exposed to widening war impact
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is entering one of its most vulnerable phases as global geopolitical tensions intensify, yet selective opportunities for capital inflows remain, says Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, chief executive of Asia Plus Group Holdings.
Patama kicks off AGM in style
Sports, Published on 23/04/2026
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation, arrived in Horsens, Denmark, on Tuesday to preside over the opening of the federation's Annual General Meeting (AGM), attended by representatives from member associations worldwide.
The fading of US exceptionalism
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 23/04/2026
» Asset performance in the first quarter of 2026 can be divided into two phases: before and after the onset of the Iran war. Before the war, long-term structural trends were the main drivers of asset class performance. US equities were underperforming the rest of the world, with US hyperscalers leading the relative downward move, weighed down by concerns about the monetisation of their AI infrastructure spending.
Pundits buoyant given ceasefire
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/04/2026
» The indefinite extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war strengthens expectations that prolonged Middle East conflicts are in a de-escalation phase, even though the second round of peace talks is on hold, while the peak for global oil prices has passed, say analysts.
Thai ace Jeeno hunts first major glory
Sports, AFP & Bangkok Post, Published on 23/04/2026
» Houston: Thai world No.1 Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title while Australian Hannah Green hopes to extend her hot streak when the LPGA Chevron Championship tees off today.