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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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Orange Line pushes Bangkok’s east-west hotspots as land prices climb
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Bangkok’s Orange Line train is reshaping property demand, with the East section due to open in January 2028 and the West line targeted for 2030, lifting land values.
Thailand’s DES Ministry seeks law to penalise ride-hailing platforms
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Officials say ETDA’s current powers are limited to business notifications, as Bolt is urged to tighten driver screening and identity checks.
DDC warns nicotine pouches are addictive, illegal to sell online
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control warns that nicotine pouches are not harmless, saying they contain addictive nicotine and are banned from online sale and advertising.
DTAM launches 450-hour ‘Pho-Lanna’ Thai massage course to push global wellness
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Thailand’s DTAM has launched a new 450-hour ‘Pho-Lanna’ Thai massage course, blending Wat Pho heritage with Lanna wisdom and piloting a wellness hub at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs.