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'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Drew B Mallory, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
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.
Young girl dies in car while waiting for mum
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 28/04/2026
» KHON KAEN: A four-year-old girl was found dead inside the family car where she had gone to wait after her mother promised to take her out soon, police said.
‘Dusit Ajara Hua Hin’: Homes Where ‘Living is All About Well-Being'
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANGKOK: In an era of rapid global transformation, the concept of living has evolved into a new dimension that places greater emphasis on quality of life than ever before. Today’s consumers no longer view a home merely as a place of residence, but as a space that can genuinely fulfil happiness and life balance. This aligns with the emerging “Joyspan” trend, which prioritises meaningful and joyful life experiences over longevity alone.
CP Group, SEGA to extend renowned gaming IP into Thai-Asean markets
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 — Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), the Thai business conglomerate, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEGA, the renowned Japanese video game company, to explore entertainment sector opportunities in Thailand and across the Asean region. This will include consideration of commercial development possibilities at a later stage.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» NEW YORK - Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges.
Thai condo market sees fewer US, Chinese buyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2026
» Chinese and American buyers were the only two nationalities among the top 10 for Thai condominium transfers last year to record declines in both unit numbers and value, while the other eight either saw increases in both or a decline in only one metric.
Investors revert back to 'risk-on' mode
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2026
» Global financial markets are shifting back into a "risk-on" mode as investors increasingly look beyond geopolitical tensions and refocus on macroeconomic signals and policy direction, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
40-baht rail fare scheme fast-tracked
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has been ordered to accelerate a 40-baht flat fare policy for electric rail systems to help ease living costs as part of a broader plan to modernise and expand the national rail network.
The deafening silence about offshore wealth
Oped, Frederik Obermaier & Bastian Obermayer, Published on 28/04/2026
» When John Doe, the anonymous whistleblower behind the Panama Papers, approached us, he handed us an opportunity. When the resulting investigation into the offshore finance industry was published on April 3, 2016, the world was handed a test. As investigative journalists, we seized the opportunity. Sadly, the world has failed the test.