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Siam district unites for Songkran festival 2026
Published on 01/04/2026
» A major collaboration is set to transform the Siam district into a hub for Songkran celebrations, as leading players in Bangkok’s retail and property sectors join forces.
Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.
People’s Party says new cabinet should tackle energy crisis immediately
Online Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026
» The opposition People’s Party has urged the newly-formed cabinet to act immediately to address the energy crisis and disclose fuel information to reassure the public over potential shortage, warning that the government has no time for a trial period.
Thai business group cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.2%-1.6%
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 1.2% to 1.6% this year, a leading business group said on Wednesday, cutting its outlook from an earlier growth forecast of 1.6% to 2.0%.
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026
» TOKYO/COLOMBO/WELLINGTON — Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to offset crippling shortages caused by conflict in the Middle East, a key source of regional energy supplies.
NFL won't scrap diversity policy despite Republican pressure
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» LOS ANGELES - The National Fotball League will not scrap pro-diversity policies that require teams to interview minority candidates, despite legal pressure from Florida's Republican attorney general, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday.
Anutin flags corruption as top concern
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has launched a renewed anti-corruption drive to lift Thailand's standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), after the country's 2025 ranking fell near the bottom of both Asean and global tables.
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2026
» Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
SCB X assists customers troubled by the war
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» SCB X, a technology conglomerate and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has extended assistance to customers affected by the war, with targeted measures initially focused on the tourism and export sectors.
Senators back plan to end free meals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026
» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.