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Japan sees naphtha-based chemical supplies lasting past New Year
Japan sees naphtha-based chemical supplies lasting past New Year
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says alternative imports and stockpiles should cover demand despite Middle East tensions.Kazakhstan travel guide in Thai launched to deepen tourism cooperation
Kazakhstan travel guide in Thai launched to deepen tourism cooperation
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Kazakhstan has launched its first Thai-language travel guide in Bangkok to promote tourism, cultural exchange and stronger ties with Thailand.China vows to block Japan's alleged nuclear arms push at treaty talks
China vows to block Japan's alleged nuclear arms push at treaty talks
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Sun Xiaobo urged nations to stay on high alert over Japan’s alleged nuclear plans, while Tomiko Ichikawa said Tokyo’s policy permits only peaceful nuclear use.Thai Transport Ministry weighs airline debt extension, Jet A-1 tax cut
Thai Transport Ministry weighs airline debt extension, Jet A-1 tax cut
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn heard carriers' proposals on aviation fees, payment terms and Jet A-1 excise tax after the Middle East conflict raised costs.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 outputThai Petrochemical Giant Defend Proposed Joint Venture Against Monopoly Concerns
Thai Petrochemical Giant Defend Proposed Joint Venture Against Monopoly Concerns
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
SCGC pushes back on domestic monopoly fears as a feasibility study for a landmark olefins joint venture gets under way, arguing that imports and free-market pricing cap their powerNew 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.