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WORLD

Cambodia's alleged scam group execs suspected of money laundering in Japan

Kyodo News, Published on 09/04/2026

» KYODO — Two senior executives of Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian conglomerate accused of being one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organisations, purchased luxury real estate in and around Tokyo in a possible money-laundering scheme, sources familiar with the matter said and official property records showed Thursday.

THAILAND

Surging costs dull Songkran spirits

Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.

THAILAND

Merchant in hot water over 'fake gems'

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) has arrested “Nicha”, a well-known online vendor of luxury goods, for allegedly deceiving customers by selling synthetic diamonds marketed as natural, in a case with reportedly more than 100 victims.

BUSINESS

Songkran spending set to fall this year

Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026

» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.

BUSINESS

Tourism minister chasing B3-trillion goal

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026

» Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than 3 trillion baht, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a 300-baht tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.

THAILAND

Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit

Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.

BUSINESS

Central bank chief expects no change in interest rate

Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Bank of Thailand will keep its policy interest rate ​on hold, with ‌economic growth projected at 1.3% to 1.7% this year, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday.

THAILAND

PM pledges to create a stronger Thailand

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday delivered his government’s policy statement to parliament, underscoring his commitment to strengthening national stability and self-reliance and enabling Thais to regain their economic footing.

BUSINESS

Mideast truce met with market caution

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026

» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.

THAILAND

Call to axe MP pension scheme

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Economy Party list MP Chris Potranandana has stepped up his campaign to abolish parliamentary pensions, declaring all three of the party's MPs will refuse to claim the benefit while calling for public disclosure of former lawmakers currently receiving lifetime payments.