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Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Nation prepares for long, hot dry season
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 27/04/2026
» The likelihood of a "super El Niño" poses a serious threat to Thailand's agricultural sector, particularly rice production, potentially increasing food security risks.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Platinum Group unveils The Neighbourhood of Platinum, rebranding The Market to PLATINUM POP
Published on 23/04/2026
» The Platinum Group, Thailand’s leading operator of shopping centres, wholesale and retail businesses, hotels and office buildings, has unveiled a major strategic plan to anchor its presence in the high-potential Ratchaprasong – Pratunam – Ratchaprarop district. The initiative aims to create a new landmark under the concept “The Neighbourhood of Platinum”, elevating the area into a central business district (CBD) mega mixed-use ecosystem in the heart of Bangkok.
Huge oil bet precedes Trump ceasefire extension
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» LONDON - Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude oil prices just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday.
Central Group deepens European push
Business, Published on 22/04/2026
» Central Group marks 15 years of expansion in Europe with new flagship launches and strategic leadership appointments.
Sky ICT targets green transformation of airports
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/04/2026
» SET-listed aviation tech company Sky ICT is pivoting to a green airport strategy, seizing aviation shifts amid global volatility.
Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.
Metthier rolls out robots at Suvarnabhumi
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/04/2026
» Metthier, a subsidiary of SET-listed SKY ICT, is set to deploy three humanoid robots at Suvarnabhumi Airport by the end of this year to assist passengers with the pre-boarding process.
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.