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Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
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.
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.
Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Preventive Genomics: The Key to Longevity and Cost-Efficient Healthcare
Published on 27/04/2026
» As deaths from critical illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, questions are increasingly being raised about why seemingly healthy individuals with access to quality healthcare remain vulnerable.
Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» Banks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank's move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2026
» Thailand's steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore -- the key raw material for steelmaking -- push production expenses to new heights.
Nation prepares for long, hot dry season
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 27/04/2026
» The likelihood of a "super El Niño" poses a serious threat to Thailand's agricultural sector, particularly rice production, potentially increasing food security risks.
Govt unveils plan to support rice farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has outlined a series of measures to support rice farmers by lowering costs, improving productivity and expanding market access.