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Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create a logistics link between the Indian and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.
Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026
» A visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Youths' campfire sparks fears of a major blaze
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A video showing two young people tending a small fire near a large, dry grove of bamboo in Sikhiu district sparked alarm that the flames could spread rapidly through the tinder-dry undergrowth and cause a major blaze.
Orangutan uses Indonesia canopy bridge in 'world first'
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» JAKARTA - A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the endangered animals bypass a tarred road on the Indonesian island, an NGO said Sunday.
UHG banking on new hotel rooms for 20% growth
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/04/2026
» Despite a 10-20% decline in European tourist arrivals following the Middle East conflict, commercial property developer UHG is targeting 20% growth this year driven by the opening of a new hotel and the addition of rooms at an existing property.
Land Bridge plan due for cabinet
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the Land Bridge project remains a key policy priority for the Bhumjaithai Party, saying it has been updated to reflect construction costs and global trade dynamics.
ONE Championship: Rodtang truce holds as Chatri launches Japan’s ‘new era’ at Samurai 1 presser
Nick Atkin, Published on 25/04/2026
» ONE Championship’s fragile truce with Rodtang Jitmuangnon held firm in Tokyo on Friday night – allowing the promotion to put the focus back where it wanted it.
Iran ready with peace offer, says Trump
Reuters and AFP, Published on 25/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump says Iran plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying US demands, as peace talks are expected to resume in Pakistan.
State rail scrutiny
Postbag, Published on 25/04/2026
» Re: "Ayutthaya station redesign to cut heritage impacts", (BP, April 21).
The voice of a billion
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/04/2026
» The world's most recorded singer, the legendary Indian playback artist Asha Bhosle died earlier this month at the age of 92. The Guinness Book of Records, upon honouring her in 2011, said that she had recorded more than 12,000 songs in her eight-decade career.