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BUSINESS

Longer-term impacts from war constrain SET

Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 11/04/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand saw big swings during March, especially at the beginning of the month, after Israel and the United States started bombing Iran on the last day of February.

THAILAND

Health ministry asks elderly drivers to stay alert

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up road safety warnings for elderly drivers ahead of the long Songkran holidays, after data showed that deaths among senior motorists have doubled over the past 15 years.

BUSINESS

Minister lays out higher education innovation vision

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026

» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

OPINION

A US-founded alliance worth keeping around

News, John J Metzler, Published on 11/04/2026

» Nato is again in the rhetorical crosshairs as the Trump administration has chided some European members for not allowing American aircraft to transit through America's European bases.

BUSINESS

Cautious optimism for ceasefire supports shares

Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday as investors returned to risk assets after the US-Iran ceasefire deal, although concerns about its durability kept a lid on gains.

LIFE

Souad Massi soars high

Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/04/2026

» Algerian singer Souad Massi heads this month's Transglobal World Music Charts with her latest album, Zagate, on her own label. She is regarded as one of the great North African voices and is known for songs like Ya Kelbi.

LIFE

This year, Songkran hits a little bit different

Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026

» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.

OPINION

Temple aid halt signals deeper crisis

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2026

» Wat Suan Kaew in Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district has announced a temporary suspension of its long-running social charity programmes for needy groups due to mounting financial pressures.

LIFE

Identity denied

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/04/2026

» When Naboon Palasak competed in Miss Tiffany's Universe 2026, it was not only her pursuit of a childhood dream, but also her passion to advocate for gender equality. During the contest, her social campaign built upon the legalisation of same-sex marriage to promote gender diversity. She launched a survey of public opinion on an all-inclusive student dormitory for transgenders.

THAILAND

PM urges Songkran drink-driving crackdown

Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for strict enforcement of drink‑driving laws, calling on provincial governors to help cut road casualties during the Thai New Year holiday.