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Thai iced tea cracks world top 10 in TasteAtlas non-alcoholic drinks ranking
Thai iced tea cracks world top 10 in TasteAtlas non-alcoholic drinks ranking
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thai iced tea, or cha yen, has been ranked ninth among the world’s best non-alcoholic beverages by TasteAtlas, strengthening Thailand’s food soft-power profile with its creamy texture, sweet taste and signature orange colour.Sugar volatility looms as Indonesia import cuts test Thai exports
Sugar volatility looms as Indonesia import cuts test Thai exports
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Trade policy chief says farmers and business operators should adjust production plans and push into new markets as Indonesia pursues self-reliance.PTTEP Q1 profit drops 29% despite higher petroleum sales
PTTEP Q1 profit drops 29% despite higher petroleum sales
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
PTTEP reports Q1 2026 profit of 11.84 billion baht, down 29%, as hedging losses offset stronger sales and higher outputNew Bang Pakong River bridge opens to ease Bangkok-bound traffic and support EEC growth
New Bang Pakong River bridge opens to ease Bangkok-bound traffic and support EEC growth
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
The Department of Highways has opened a new 349.5-million-baht Bang Pakong River bridge on Highway 3702 in Chachoengsao to improve Bangkok-bound travel, ease bottlenecks and boost logistics in the EEC.Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence again in fresh amnesty
Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence again in fresh amnesty
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Myanmar has again reduced Aung San Suu Kyi’s prison term, leaving the detained former leader with just over 18 years still to serve after a second commutation in two weeks.Is 100 baht durian too cheap? Can you stay in Thailand for over 30 days? | The Next Move EP10
Is 100 baht durian too cheap? Can you stay in Thailand for over 30 days? | The Next Move EP10
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
With a 30% increase of durian supply, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun joined live stream shows to promote durian with 100 baht per fruit. But this cheap price has caused criticism.Airport fees up 53% — TDRI questions transparency of AOT hike
Airport fees up 53% — TDRI questions transparency of AOT hike
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
TDRI questions AOT’s plan to raise international passenger service charges at six Thai airports to 1,120 baht from June 20.ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway draws South Korea’s Doosan for US$135m PCB investment
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway draws South Korea’s Doosan for US$135m PCB investment
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway attracts Doosan, a leading electronic components manufacturer from South Korea, to establish a US$135 million manufacturing base for key printed circuit board (PCB) components.Over 600 Thais stranded as Cambodia delays reopening Khlong Luek border checkpoint
Over 600 Thais stranded as Cambodia delays reopening Khlong Luek border checkpoint
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
More than 600 Thai nationals remain stranded on the Cambodian side of the border after Cambodia failed to reopen the Khlong Luek checkpoint as agreed, prompting Thai officials to seek urgent talks.ADB cuts Asia growth forecast as Iran war sends energy shock across region
ADB cuts Asia growth forecast as Iran war sends energy shock across region
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
The Asian Development Bank has cut its growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific and sharply raised its inflation outlook, citing the economic fallout from the Middle East war.