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B6.4-billion budget approved for Andaman health hub
Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 6.43 billion baht for the Andaman International Health and Wellness Center as proposed by Prince of Songkla University (PSU), with an aim to upgrade healthcare services in Phuket and neighbouring Andaman provinces.
“AI for Teachers” Upskills 160,000+ Thai Educators for a Digital Future
Published on 28/04/2026
» The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Microsoft Thailand and key educational partners including the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), announced the success of the “AI for Teachers” project. The initiative has successfully developed skills and fostered understanding in artificial intelligence, empowering Thai educators to effectively, ethically, and responsibly integrate AI into their teaching practices. This includes the creation of new learning materials and innovative teaching methods, reflecting a new dimension of learning in the digital era.
IOC team inspects Bangkok venues for Youth Olympics 2030 bid
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANGKOK, April 28 — An International Olympic Committee (IOC) working group is in Thailand to assess Bangkok’s readiness to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, as the country pushes its bid ahead of a final decision in June.
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SYDNEY — Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.
Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» MANILA - A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners birthed the era of globalisation.
Ex-director of elite Bangkok school jailed for 27 years over admissions bribes
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026
» The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake.
IOC team in town to assess Kingdom's bid
Sports, Published on 28/04/2026
» An International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegation, led by Danka Hrbekova, Chair of the Youth Olympic Games 2030 Working Group, arrived in Bangkok on Monday to begin a three‑day inspection, central to Thailand's campaign to host the event.
UK's King Charles seeks to shore up Trump ties
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain's frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security following an attack on a gala dinner attended by the US president.
Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribes
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case ruled.
ChatGPT passes Japan top universities' entrance exams with highest scores
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» ChatGPT scored the highest marks in this year's entrance exams of the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, two of Japan's top universities, surpassing those of the actual top scorers, an artificial intelligence (AI) venture said on Monday.