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THAILAND

Health ministry asks elderly drivers to stay alert

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up road safety warnings for elderly drivers ahead of the long Songkran holidays, after data showed that deaths among senior motorists have doubled over the past 15 years.

THAILAND

La Mode en Majesté Royal Thai Dress from Tradition to Modernity 

Published on 11/04/2026

» From May 13 to November 1, 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents, under the high patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the exhibition La Mode en Majesté: Royal Thai Dress From Tradition to Modernity. This event is organised as part of the 340th anniversary of the first diplomatic mission and the 170th anniversary of Franco-Thai diplomatic relations (1856–2026). The exhibition is organised in partnership with The Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT), the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles (QSMT), The Royal Thai Embassy in Paris and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD).

BUSINESS

Thailand targets major investment reform

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2026

» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has recently stated that the current energy crisis could be Thailand's last opportunity to restructure its economy and ensure long-term survival.

THAILAND

Beheaded dugong carcass sparks probe

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2026

» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered an investigation after a beheaded dugong was found in Phangnga on Thursday.

BUSINESS

Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026

» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.

BUSINESS

Minister lays out higher education innovation vision

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026

» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

BUSINESS

Measures aim to spur plastic recycling

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2026

» Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has announced urgent measures to accelerate plastic recycling in Thailand as the country grapples with a shortage of plastics caused by the ongoing Israel–US conflict with Iran.

THAILAND

MPs slam govt's oil strategy

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/04/2026

» Opposition MPs launched a broad attack on the government, accusing it of benefiting from flawed oil management, ignoring alleged fuel hoarding and failing to address transparency concerns in the energy sector.

BUSINESS

Gulf allays concerns over LNG supplies

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/04/2026

» Natural gas remains a cornerstone of global power generation despite mounting concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages linked to Middle East tensions, according to Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecoms operator.

OPINION

Unchartered territory

News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2026

» It's clear that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has deliberately omitted any mention of rewriting the charter from his policy statement. Such a decision, while not a surprise, is totally unacceptable.