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Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.
Durian livestream row denied
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/04/2026
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun denied any involvement in a controversial 100-baht durian livestream sale promoted by influencer Pimrypie.
Germany holds breath as stranded whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge
AFP, Published on 29/04/2026
» INSEL POEL (GERMANY) - A special boat carrying a stranded humpback whale whose weeks-long struggle to survive has captured hearts in Germany set off for the open seas on Tuesday evening in a last-ditch rescue attempt.
Clean air reform stalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2026
» The government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has yet to decide whether to keep the current Clean Air Bill for deliberation during the parliamentary session. Cabinet has to make a decision by May 13 on whether to put the current version of the Clean Air Bill into parliament's legislative reading process. If not, the current draft -- developed over years of effort by civic groups and political parties -- could be discarded.
Higher education ministry touts Thai green innovations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) wants to drive Thailand to become a high-income nation by promoting Thai green innovations in the global market.
A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
Thailand's need for AI sovereignty
Oped, Craig Warren Smith, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is building a serious AI policy architecture. Last year, the National AI Committee, formed by then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Digital Economic Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, initiated drafting a unified AI law, officially known as the Draft Principles of the Artificial Intelligence Law.
Hungary's PM-elect Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's Zelensky in June
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar on Tuesday offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "open a new chapter in bilateral relations" and address a long-running feud over the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarians.
Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.