Thailand’s Chinese heritage is beautifully diverse; Teochew, Hokkien, Hakka, Cantonese, Hainanese, Guangxi, Haw, and Peranakan communities have each brought their own traditions, flavours, and histories.
Myanmar backs EV-for-old-car swaps to cut fuel use and imports
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Min Aung Hlaing says Myanmar will tie EV imports to scrapping old fuel vehicles as authorities seek to ease fuel shortages and shield farmers from rising fertiliser costs.
Three baht scenarios as oil spikes: what currency swings could mean for Thailand’s exports and tourism
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Former TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn outlines three exchange-rate scenarios amid soaring oil prices, warning Thailand’s status as a net oil importer makes the baht, inflation and tourism costs tightly linked.
Money20/20 Asia Elevates Its 2026 Agenda with the Launch of The Intersection Stage, Featuring the Industry’s Most Influential Voices
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Industry Leaders, Regulators, and Innovators to Convene in Bangkok at the Intersection Where Digital Assets and Traditional Banking Enter a New Era of Collaboration
Toxic dust crisis engulfs Chiang Mai as doctors warn of acute symptoms
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Chiang Mai remained under choking haze for a 10th straight day, with red-level PM2.5 readings and health officials warning of both immediate and long-term risks.
Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as president, formalising his move from junta chief to civilian leader five years after the 2021 coup, as conflict continues and resistance groups regroup.