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PM Anutin launches Thai Help Thai price cuts on 3,000 essentials
PM Anutin launches Thai Help Thai price cuts on 3,000 essentials
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Major retailers and suppliers are joining the April 1 scheme to offer discounts of up to 58% on more than 3,000 household and food essentials nationwide.Thailand’s diverse patient data seen as key to AI healthcare leadership
Thailand’s diverse patient data seen as key to AI healthcare leadership
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Thailand has the medical infrastructure and diverse patient data needed to build regionally relevant AI healthcare innovation, but it must move faster to create breakthroughs of its own.FTI survey finds corruption ‘worsening’ and adding heavy hidden costs for Thai businesses
FTI survey finds corruption ‘worsening’ and adding heavy hidden costs for Thai businesses
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
The Federation of Thai Industries’ March 2026 CEO Poll shows 85.7% of executives believe corruption is worsening, with more than half saying it adds over 20% to operating costs, and calls for tougher enforcement, digital government and stronger whistleblower protection.Koh Phangan panel moves to revoke visas of three US tourists over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Koh Phangan panel moves to revoke visas of three US tourists over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Koh Phangan district authorities in Surat Thani have agreed to seek revocation of the visas of three US nationals of Israeli ethnicity, citing behaviour seen as potentially affecting public order, with the case to be forwarded to Immigration Police for action.Suphajee dismisses CSI LA claims over Northrop University MBA
Suphajee dismisses CSI LA claims over Northrop University MBA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says she studied and earned her MBA from Northrop University, rejecting online allegations as nonsense.China's most powerful cargo drone completes maiden flight test
China's most powerful cargo drone completes maiden flight test
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
The Changying-8 prototype flew for 30 minutes in Zhengzhou, showing a 3.5-tonne payload, 3,000-km range and the ability to use short, rough runways.Launch of “divana Perfumery & Café”, an immersive journey through scent, art, and creative expression—crafted by hand
Launch of “divana Perfumery & Café”, an immersive journey through scent, art, and creative expression—crafted by hand
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Under the concept “In Her Hands,” divana, Thailand’s luxury spa, perfume, and premium fragrance brand, officially unveiled its new flagship store, “divana Perfumery & Café,” at centralwOrld, Level 1, in late March.Makro-Lotus’s under CP AXTRA strengthens its position as Thailand’s No.1 GI product hub, partnering with the Department of Intellectual Property to drive grassroots economy toward sustainability
Makro-Lotus’s under CP AXTRA strengthens its position as Thailand’s No.1 GI product hub, partnering with the Department of Intellectual Property to drive grassroots economy toward sustainability
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Bangkok, 2 April 2026 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Makro and Lotus’s, has partnered with the Department of Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Commerce to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at elevating and adding value to Thailand’s Geographical Indication (GI) products.Finance signals no excise tax cut as oil fund remains main diesel shield
Finance signals no excise tax cut as oil fund remains main diesel shield
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Finance Ministry is leaning on the Oil Fuel Fund, not excise tax cuts, to cushion diesel prices amid energy turmoil and fiscal concernsJSCCIB cuts GDP view as energy shock deepens stagflation risk
JSCCIB cuts GDP view as energy shock deepens stagflation risk
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Thailand’s top business group cut 2026 growth to 1.2-1.6%, raised inflation to 2-3% and warned the energy crisis is spreading through the whole economy.