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Department of Highways opens Nong Khai bypass for Thai-Lao trade
Department of Highways opens Nong Khai bypass for Thai-Lao trade
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
The 21.8-km eastern bypass lets motorists avoid central Nong Khai, easing congestion and strengthening logistics links between Thailand and Lao PDR.Japan seeks safer rail crossing warnings for foreign visitors
Japan seeks safer rail crossing warnings for foreign visitors
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
A safety probe into the death of a Taiwanese visitor in Saga has prompted calls for fences, clearer signs and multilingual alerts at crossings near tourist sites.XG’s The Core world tour heads to Thailand in July for a one-night show
XG’s The Core world tour heads to Thailand in July for a one-night show
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
XG will bring its second world tour, XG World Tour: The Core, to Thailand on July 19, 2026, with ticket sales opening in May.Government Housing Bank offers 1% loans for solar roofs as energy costs rise
Government Housing Bank offers 1% loans for solar roofs as energy costs rise
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
The Government Housing Bank has launched low-interest loans for existing customers to install solar roofs, aiming to ease long-term household energy costs amid the energy crisis.US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asia — blockade escalates
US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asia — blockade escalates
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
US naval forces intercept three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying a maritime blockade that disrupts global energy flows and raises geopolitical tensionsAsia's Open Finance Ambitions Demand Interoperability, Smarter Regulation, and Human-Centred Design
Asia's Open Finance Ambitions Demand Interoperability, Smarter Regulation, and Human-Centred Design
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
From BIS cross-border pilots to TikTok-embedded loans, panellists argue that Asia’s financial future hinges on connecting fragmented silos into a unified trust frameworkSuphajee to visit US for USTR talks on Section 301
Suphajee to visit US for USTR talks on Section 301
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will travel to the US in May for USTR talks on Section 301 probes, while also attending SelectUSA and pushing for tariff exemptions.Thailand, Oman deepen tourism cooperation, push wellness hub
Thailand, Oman deepen tourism cooperation, push wellness hub
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thailand and Oman are stepping up co-marketing, air connectivity and two-way tourism while pushing sustainable travel and Thailand’s medical and wellness strengths.PCD warns of severe wastewater risk as drought and El Niño fears grow
PCD warns of severe wastewater risk as drought and El Niño fears grow
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Pollution Control Department has warned that falling water levels during a possible El Niño phase could raise the risk of severe wastewater pollution and algal blooms.