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EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026
Published on 08/04/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.
Chiang Mai adds three districts to wildfire disaster zones
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Chiang Mai has declared three additional districts disaster areas as runaway forest fires continue to burn across the northern province, worsening smoke haze and raising concerns over public health.
Sri Trang Gloves Secures Global Sustainable Finance Award for Manufacturing Excellence.
Published on 08/04/2026
» Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public Company Limited (STGT), Global Leader in the Sustainable Manufacturing and Distribution of Rubber Gloves, has been honored with the “Best Sustainability-Linked Loan – Manufacturing” award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2026, under the ASEAN Deal Awards – Thailand category. The award ceremony was held on 31 March 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China. This recognition underscores STGT’s strong commitment to integrating environmental goals into its financial strategy and highlights its tangible progress in advancing sustainable finance.
Ostrich paces the traffic on Highway 36
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 07/04/2026
» CHON BURI – An ostrich was seen running free on the Pattaya–Rayong highway on Tuesday, covering 10 kilometres before it was safely recaptured and returned to the cafe where it is a star attraction.
IRPC to offer 3-, 5- and 7-year debentures to public
Published on 07/04/2026
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) has announced the issuance of debentures to the public through six leading financial institutions. The debentures have been assigned a credit rating of “A-” with a “stable” outlook by TRIS Rating, underscoring the Company’s strong capability in integrated petroleum and petrochemical operations and its solid cash flow generation. These strengths support long-term business stability and sustainability while strengthening the strategic value of the PTT Group.
Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Wind Energy Holding dispute turns into cross-border legal scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» A long-running dispute involving an estimated US$900 million contested stake in Wind Energy Holding (WEH), Southeast Asia's largest wind power producer, is drawing heightened cross-border scrutiny following a move by a litigation fund to assume control of a 38% holding.
Hazardous levels of smog over most of Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» Hazardous levels of ultrafine dust shrouded Bangkok and 58 of the 76 provinces late Sunday afternoon with red levels of smog in 10 northern and northeastern provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Thailand swelters under blanket of haze
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» Much of Thailand is sweltering under a humid heatwave with temperatures touching 40°C as hazardous levels of PM2.5 pollution continue to blanket the North, Northeast and Central Plain.
Influencers, online ads trigger e-vaping rise, worrying parents
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/04/2026
» Growing concern is mounting over influencers driving youth vaping, with many parents struggling to respond.