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Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Global tensions hit home
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
Tourists 'must be insured' before entering
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Conflicts of interest worsen crisis
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/04/2026
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's resignation as head of the committee handling the oil crisis caused by the war in the Middle East has spared him from public criticism over a potential conflict of interest linked to his family's oil trading business.
Fairness key during crisis
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2026
» Surging oil prices driven by war in the Middle East are forcing our new government to act more to rein in oil prices and pacify public anger directed at oil refineries.
Probe refiners, don’t beg for donations, says Democrats’ Korn
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026
» Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to investigate refinery profits rather than asking operators to donate excess earnings to help ease the economic burden from soaring energy costs.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Posts 'Best Year Ever' in 2025, Boosts Global Strength
Published on 03/04/2026
» Falcon Insurance Public Company Limited (“Falcon Insurance”) recently welcomed senior executives from Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) and Fairfax Asia namely Mr. Brian Young, President, Fairfax Insurance Group; Mr. Michael Wallace, VP, Insurance Operations; Mr. Gobinath Athappan, CEO, Fairfax Asia; Mr. Steve Yendall, CFO, Fairfax Asia; and Mr. Ravi Prabhakar, Regional Director, Fairfax Asia.
Human remains found on Thai cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Human remains were found within the affected area of the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, which was attacked last month during the Middle East conflict, Thailand's Precious Shipping reported on Friday.
Zakharkina rules Tour, hot Thi That storms home
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/04/2026
» Valeriya Zakharkina triumphed at the Princess Maha Chakrit Sirindhorn's Cup Women's Tour of Thailand 2026 on Thursday, while Nguyen Thi That claimed the final stage victory.