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THAILAND

J.D. Pools Charges into 30th Year, Leading Pool Innovation Across All Sectors

Published on 29/04/2026

» Marking three decades of excellence, J.D. Pools continues its upward trajectory by unveiling the secrets behind its enduring success: a relentless commitment to innovation. Now a trusted partner for both the private sector and government agencies, the company recently highlighted its milestone achievement of constructing four Olympic-standard swimming pools. Furthermore, J.D. Pools has partnered with local administrative organizations (LAOs) to develop 30 budget-friendly swimming facilities for child development centres (CDCs) nationwide. To celebrate this 30-year milestone, the company is offering a major giveaway at the Architect’69 expo, with discount coupons ranging from 30,000 to 100,000 baht.

WORLD

Jerome Powell: Fed chair who stood up to Trump set to finish tenure on top

AFP, Published on 29/04/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a soft-spoken central banker who chooses his words carefully, is perhaps an unlikely candidate to become one of the few figures who have stood up to President Donald Trump.

BUSINESS

GSB targets huge increase in low-income borrowers

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2026

» Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims to let an additional 1 million low-income Thais access formal credit, representing a total loan value of about 100 billion baht, says the bank's new chief.

BUSINESS

Gold outlook stalls amid war inflation

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/04/2026

» Gold prices are projected to fall short of the previous forecast of US$6,000 an ounce for this year as war-induced inflation has lowered the possibility that global central banks will slash their interest rates as Middle East peace talks stalled, say gold and currency traders.

BUSINESS

Survey finds worry among labourers

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 29/04/2026

» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) anticipates government initiatives such as "Thai Chuay Thai" and "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment schemes can effectively stimulate the economy as consumers tighten their spending because of insecurity about employment and future income.

OPINION

Donald Trump and his tragedy of errors

Oped, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Published on 29/04/2026

» It is true, as Alexander Pope once said, that to err is human. But while everyone is fallible, some humans are more prone to error than others. The history of authoritarian and absolutist political rule is rife with figures whose mistakes proved calamitous not just for themselves but for the societies they ruled.

THAILAND

Cabinet backs power tariff reform, B3 cap on initial 200 units

Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026

» The cabinet has approved measures to ease household electricity costs and push a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices, promoting efficient energy use, easing the burden on the public and reducing reliance on imported fuel.

WORLD

Crude price edges up as Trump considers latest Iran proposal

AFP, Published on 28/04/2026

» HONG KONG - Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war.

BUSINESS

BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026

» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

WORLD

War in the Middle East: latest developments

AFP, Published on 27/04/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war: