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China mediates Thai-Cambodia rift with dialogue
News, Yang Yue & Han Zhili, Published on 25/04/2026
» Following the escalation of the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict in mid-2025, China has made continuous mediation efforts to build peace between the two countries.
Southern hotels wary of low season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2026
» Hotel operators in the South are bracing for losses during the low season, mainly attributed to war in the Middle East causing sluggish demand and flight cancellations.
Regional equity investors find little to cheer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
Coachella 2026 cost how much?
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 25/04/2026
» A general admission ticket to Coachella 2026 started at US$549 (about 17,750 baht), and that was before the shuttle pass, the camping fee, the service charges, the flight to Southern California and the accommodation in a region where budget motels were running $600 a night during festival weekend. On the secondary market, a single GA ticket hit $5,263. On-site, a latte cost $17 and an order of fries $28, and around 60% of attendees bought their original tickets on a payment plan. The conversation about whether Coachella has priced out its own audience has been running for years, and this April it got noticeably louder.
The paradox of plenty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2026
» Most Thai people are familiar with the saying the Kingdom has abundant fish in its rivers and rice in its fields. Additionally, the Kitchen of the World campaign had led people to believe the country has a surplus of food. However, ironically, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council revealed that 6.2 million Thais suffer from malnutrition. These people mostly belong to low-income households with limited access to nutritious and safe food.
Agential Cannabis 2026 Takes Shape as APAC’s B2B Medicinal Cannabis Marketplace
Published on 24/04/2026
» Agential Cannabis 2026 will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand. Built for the growers, licensed producers, buyers, and manufacturers working across APAC’s medicinal cannabis industry, the two-day event pairs an international conference with a deliberately focused B2B expo covering the full value chain — from genetics and cultivation through to extraction, quality, and market access.
Japan toughens power bank rules, banning charging, use during flights
Kyodo News, Published on 24/04/2026
» Stricter power bank rules for flights took effect on Friday in Japan, allowing each passenger to carry onboard no more than two and banning them from being used and charged during flights to reduce fire risk.
Trump 'gold card' visa granted to one person so far: US commerce chief
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Only one person has been approved for US President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa programme so far, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday, referring to a million-dollar residency card unveiled last year.
US eases access to marijuana for medical use
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy.
Loan decree 'may be needed'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas admitted that the government may need to issue an emergency loan decree if funds reclaimed from last year's budget prove to be insufficient to support citizens during the ongoing global energy crisis.