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Trump's Fed pick vows to safeguard independence
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to protect central bank independence at his confirmation hearing, despite intense pressure from the president.
Oil and stocks steady amid hope for peace talks
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflicting rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Downing Street ‘exerted pressure to OK Mandelson’
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs on Tuesday.
GUGU Chicken Targets 500M THB Revenue with Full-Scale Franchise Expansion
Published on 21/04/2026
» J Concept Co., Ltd., the operator of the popular Korean fried chicken brand “GUGU Chicken,” has announced a major milestone as it celebrates its 6th anniversary. The company is set to expand its franchise network nationwide, targeting a total revenue of 500 million THB and the opening of 10 new franchise outlets by 2026.
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set to expire.
Old places new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/04/2026
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Nike and ISAMAYA lets us chase their new running-meets-beauty drop
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 21/04/2026
» Nike and ISAMAYA are back with another link-up, unveiling the “Run Forever” collection, a slick fusion of sport and beauty. The drop includes a limited-edition release of the Vomero Premium Silhouette in a palette of greys and chromes together, monochromatic running apparel, alongside a specially designed massage tool that leans into post-run recovery.
Oman offers to sell surplus oil to Thailand, says Sihasak
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» Oman has offered to sell surplus crude to Thailand, but any purchase would depend on actual demand and price negotiations, while the domestic oil situation is beginning to stabilise, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Maker of China's C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/04/2026
» China's top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains - particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms - according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year.