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BUSINESS

Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war

Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026

» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.

WORLD

Nations gather for fossil-fuel exit talks

AFP, Published on 28/04/2026

» SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Representatives of about 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, against a  backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch.

WORLD

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.

WORLD

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.

WORLD

Trains collide near Jakarta, killing seven, injuring dozens

AFP, Published on 28/04/2026

» BEKASI, Indonesia - Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside Indonesia's capital Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens.

BUSINESS

Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/04/2026

» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to coordinate with airlines to provide refunds covering losses for tour operators due to flight cancellations, as they have already incurred costs for hotels and transport at destinations.

BUSINESS

Car market posts growth in March

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2026

» Thailand's domestic car market accelerated in March, with sales climbing 7% year-on-year to 59,865 units, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as consumers sought relief from rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

BUSINESS

State procurement touts digital projects

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026

» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026

» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

LEARNING

Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure tax

Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026

» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure tax on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.