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Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.
Measures aim to spur plastic recycling
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has announced urgent measures to accelerate plastic recycling in Thailand as the country grapples with a shortage of plastics caused by the ongoing Israel–US conflict with Iran.
MPs slam govt's oil strategy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/04/2026
» Opposition MPs launched a broad attack on the government, accusing it of benefiting from flawed oil management, ignoring alleged fuel hoarding and failing to address transparency concerns in the energy sector.
Unchartered territory
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2026
» It's clear that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has deliberately omitted any mention of rewriting the charter from his policy statement. Such a decision, while not a surprise, is totally unacceptable.
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.
Cash flow fears
Postbag, Published on 11/04/2026
» Re: "Risk of acute crisis growing", (Opinion, March 5).
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.
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.
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.
Queering temporalities
Life, Story: Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/04/2026
» Birth, marriage, reproduction and death. If human life is conceived as moving through stages, how do queers experience it?