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Firecrackers, not bullets — Thailand denies Cambodia accusation
Firecrackers, not bullets — Thailand denies Cambodia accusation
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thai defence officials deny Cambodian claims of gunfire at O’Smach, saying troops used three firecrackers as warning signalsSCGC and PTTGC eye petrochemical joint venture, study due in Q3, 2026
SCGC and PTTGC eye petrochemical joint venture, study due in Q3, 2026
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
SCC’s SCGC and PTTGC sign a non-binding MoU to study a Thai olefins-polyolefins joint venture, with results due by Q3 2026Japan-bound oil tanker clears Hormuz after weeklong Gulf halt
Japan-bound oil tanker clears Hormuz after weeklong Gulf halt
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Idemitsu Maru heads to Nagoya after Iranian-approved passage, marking the first Japan-bound crude tanker to exit the Persian Gulf since Feb. 28.US-China summit may put Taiwan independence stance under pressure
US-China summit may put Taiwan independence stance under pressure
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Former US deputy secretary of state says Beijing appears to have a plan for the summit, while warning on rare earth leverage and Indo-Pacific deterrence.Royal Rainmaking chief resigns, alleges unusual approach over aircraft repair budget
Royal Rainmaking chief resigns, alleges unusual approach over aircraft repair budget
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Rachen Silparaya has resigned as head of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation after a transfer, while alleging unusual attempts to discuss aircraft repair budgets.Thailand Draws Over 1 Trillion Baht in Q1 Investment, Led by Digital and AI
Thailand Draws Over 1 Trillion Baht in Q1 Investment, Led by Digital and AI
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced first-quarter 2026 investment applications exceeding 1.01 trillion Baht (31.8 billion USD) across more than 600 projects, led by the Digital and Electronics sectors riding the AI wave, followed by Clean Energy, Agriculture & Food Processing, Logistics, and Automotive. Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Japan recorded the highest investment values, reaffirming Thailand's role as a destination for the industries of the future.Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 names six Naruemit ambassadors
Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 names six Naruemit ambassadors
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 will turn Silom Road into a rainbow road on Sunday (May 31, 2026), as Thailand pursues its bid to host WorldPride 2030.TMD warns 50 provinces at risk from summer storms and strong winds
TMD warns 50 provinces at risk from summer storms and strong winds
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Upper Thailand will face thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain from April 29 to May 1 before conditions spread to Greater Bangkok.Thailand launches 23-agency drive against nominee firms and grey capital
Thailand launches 23-agency drive against nominee firms and grey capital
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
The government has signed an MOU with 23 agencies to link data, monitor suspicious businesses and stop nominee firms and grey capital from using Thailand as a base for economic crime.Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 (TMX 2026) Officially Opens, Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Thailand’s MICE Industry
Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 (TMX 2026) Officially Opens, Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Thailand’s MICE Industry
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand – (29 April 2026) - The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA), in collaboration with key public and private sector partners, today officially opened Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 (TMX 2026), a leading exhibition and conference dedicated to the exhibition, conference, and event industry.