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Northern, northeastern Thailand choke on PM2.5 as 40 provinces exceed safety limit
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department reported at 5pm on April 17, 2026 that PM2.5 levels had exceeded the standard in 40...
Baan Chao Thai sets transparent allocation process for D:CODE Sri Nakarin
The selection and allocation of booking rights will be carried out through a computerised system. Each person will be entitled...
Japan approves 60bn yen for Sony image sensor plant in Kumamoto
The plant in the city of Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, is being constructed by Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., a subsidiary based in...
Hormuz reopens – Iran clears shipping lanes during Lebanon ceasefire
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a ceasefire linked to Lebanon, easing global energy concerns...
Cash-for-clunkers plan gains pace with 20,000-car pilot push
The scheme is expected to be rolled out as an open programme in several phases, with registration on a first...
Thailand's too hot (and this is why). | The Signal Ep 20April 17, 2026Thailand is hot. As a tropical country, it is no stranger to long periods of intolerable heat. In recent years, however, temperatures here have surged, with heat index estimates suggesting we could see temperatures soar above 50°C.
Thailand's too hot (and this is why). | The Signal Ep 20April 17, 2026Thailand is hot. As a tropical country,...
Storms ease but heat and thunder linger in Thailand
South sees rain increase later In the South, weather conditions are shifting in the opposite direction. Between April 16 and...
Thai household debt climbs to 86.7% of GDP as labour market strains, SCB EIC warns
The pattern suggests more households are turning to credit sources that are easier to access and offer more flexible...
Honda brings back Insight as China-built limited-edition EV SUV
Japan's Honda Motor Co. said Thursday (April 16) it will release the all-new Insight on Friday, reviving the model, which was...
G-7 finance chiefs seek to de-escalate Middle East tensions
During the meeting, Katayama outlined her country's plan to provide financial and technical assistance to Asian countries struggling to secure...
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