Everest guides accused of drugging climbers in $20m insurance scam
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Nepal police are probing a $20 million Everest insurance scam after guides, tour firms, hospitals and helicopter operators were accused of staging rescues
Ekniti says era of cheap oil is over, rules out fuel excise cut
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Thailand will rely on the Oil Fuel Fund rather than a fuel excise tax cut, while Ekniti warns the Middle East crisis could keep oil prices elevated for 1-2 years
SoftBank, Blackstone apply to form capital tie-ups with TEPCO
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Dozens of domestic and foreign firms applied by the end of March as TEPCO looks for partners to fund cleaner power and meet AI-driven data centre demand.
BOT signals GDP cut to 1.3-1.7% as Middle East war pushes oil prices higher
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The Bank of Thailand has signalled a weaker-than-expected outlook, with GDP growth now seen at 1.3-1.7%, down from 1.9%, as the war in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher.
TCCT new rule bars platforms from forcing sellers to use one courier
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The new rule requires digital platforms to let sellers choose delivery providers freely, aiming to curb anti-competitive conduct and promote fairer market competition.