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Takaichi urges Iran to swiftly ease tensions, secure Hormuz
Takaichi urges Iran to swiftly ease tensions, secure Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
During a 25-minute call, Sanae Takaichi welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and urged Tehran to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.Thailand's Growth Stalls as Energy Shock and Trade Uncertainty Grip the Region, World Bank Warns
Thailand's Growth Stalls as Energy Shock and Trade Uncertainty Grip the Region, World Bank Warns
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Thailand is among the most exposed economies in East Asia and the Pacific, the World Bank says, as compounding external shocks test the resilience of an export-dependent region — though a rebound is forecast for 2027DITP leads Thai software firms into Kenya, tops Bt165m in talks
DITP leads Thai software firms into Kenya, tops Bt165m in talks
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
DITP led Thai software firms into Kenya, generating more than 165 million baht in first-day trade talks and highlighting Thai digital business potential in Africa.Songkran 2026 travel surge: AOT expects 3.7 million passengers
Songkran 2026 travel surge: AOT expects 3.7 million passengers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
AOT forecasts 3.7 million passengers during Songkran 2026, with free parking at four major airports and expanded services to ease travelSihasak confirms 3 Thai crew dead, seeks safe Hormuz passage
Sihasak confirms 3 Thai crew dead, seeks safe Hormuz passage
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Thailand welcomes the two-week US-Iran ceasefire but warns the situation remains fragile, as nine Thai vessels still await safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.Thailand approves 2.14-baht-per-litre cut in diesel prices from April 9
Thailand approves 2.14-baht-per-litre cut in diesel prices from April 9
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee has approved a 2.14-baht-per-litre cut in diesel prices, effective from April 9, 2026.Foreign minister hopes 9 Thai ships transit Hormuz in two-week truce
Foreign minister hopes 9 Thai ships transit Hormuz in two-week truce
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Sihasak Phuangketkeow will visit Oman on April 15-16 to thank Oman for helping the Mayuree Naree crew and seek passage for nine Thai vessels.Thailand pushes common ticketing as MRT taps shift to EMV cards
Thailand pushes common ticketing as MRT taps shift to EMV cards
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Transport Ministry is pressing ahead with a common ticketing system, with BEM set to phase out old MRT cards and expand EMV contactless fare payment.SAT’s Governor Welcomed a Delegation from the Thailand Citadel Club (TCC) to Discuss Scholarships Opportunities for Thai Athletes to Study and Train in the United States
SAT’s Governor Welcomed a Delegation from the Thailand Citadel Club (TCC) to Discuss Scholarships Opportunities for Thai Athletes to Study and Train in the United States
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, the Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), welcomed a delegation from the Thailand Citadel Club (TCC), including Lt.Gen. Charoensakdi Thiengtham, President of the TCC; Gen. Thiwa Penketgorn, Committee Member of TCC; Mr. Rittichai Trivitayakhun, Committee Member of TCC; Gen. Jedsada Premnirundon, Secretary-General of TCC; Gen.M.L. Kulchart Diskul, Treasurer of the TCC, and Mr. Adam Kirkwood, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, U.S.A. on April 2, 2026, at the 11th Floor Meeting Room of the Sports Authority of Thailand.