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Cooling centres get the thumbs up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2026
» As temperatures surge across Bangkok, stepping indoors is no longer a matter of comfort but, for many, a necessity.
Energy minister will not side with 'oil hoarders'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.
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.
EEC eyes global hub status despite delays
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's competitiveness in the Eastern Economic Corridor will depend not only on infrastructure and industry, but on its ability to build a globally attractive ecosystem blending business, tourism, sports and lifestyle, says Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office.
Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Myanmar's odd new govt takes shape
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 06/04/2026
» Finally, Myanmar's former army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been appointed as the country's next president. Amid much pomp and ceremony on Friday, Myanmar's newly elected parliamentarians approved his nomination by an overwhelming majority: 429 out of the 584 MPs.
High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.
Iran claims aluminium plant attacks
News, Published on 30/03/2026
» Tehran: Iran yesterday claimed attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict.
SAO collapse remains unresolved
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/03/2026
» One year after the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) new headquarters in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on March 28, 2025, Thailand is still searching for answers -- not only about what caused the building to fall, but also about the deeper systemic failures the disaster exposed.