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Hormuz crisis reveals energy resilience gap
News, Laura Carvalho, Published on 18/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a "global yet asymmetric" rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas, and one-third of fertiliser supplies. Energy and fertiliser prices have risen, supply chains have rerouted, and financial conditions have tightened unevenly around the world.
Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Methamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
Thai trademarks overseas to get more protection
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand is stepping up efforts to combat intellectual property infringement after detecting foreign attempts to register Thai trademarks overseas without authorisation.
Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.
Experts slam sharp surge in fuel price
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» Energy experts have raised concerns over the recent sharp fuel price increase, warning that it could worsen hardship, open the door to profiteering, before urging the government to implement reforms.
Bangchak scraps fuel purchase limit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The Bangchak energy company has dropped its fuel purchase limit less than a day after introducing the measure.
Thais begin evacuations from Iran
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/03/2026
» Thailand has begun evacuating its first group of nationals from Iran, relocating diplomatic operations to eastern Turkey to support the repatriation effort.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
After 66 years, Cuba's regime faces reckoning
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/02/2026
» Fidel Castro and his communist band of brothers have had a good long run in power (66 years), but they have run out of road.
Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.