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Thai 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.Airport fees up 53% — TDRI questions transparency of AOT hike
Airport fees up 53% — TDRI questions transparency of AOT hike
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
TDRI questions AOT’s plan to raise international passenger service charges at six Thai airports to 1,120 baht from June 20.ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway draws South Korea’s Doosan for US$135m PCB investment
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway draws South Korea’s Doosan for US$135m PCB investment
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway attracts Doosan, a leading electronic components manufacturer from South Korea, to establish a US$135 million manufacturing base for key printed circuit board (PCB) components.Over 600 Thais stranded as Cambodia delays reopening Khlong Luek border checkpoint
Over 600 Thais stranded as Cambodia delays reopening Khlong Luek border checkpoint
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
More than 600 Thai nationals remain stranded on the Cambodian side of the border after Cambodia failed to reopen the Khlong Luek checkpoint as agreed, prompting Thai officials to seek urgent talks.ADB cuts Asia growth forecast as Iran war sends energy shock across region
ADB cuts Asia growth forecast as Iran war sends energy shock across region
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
The Asian Development Bank has cut its growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific and sharply raised its inflation outlook, citing the economic fallout from the Middle East war.Thailand shine at Sanya 2026 with 28-medal Asian Beach Games haul
Thailand shine at Sanya 2026 with 28-medal Asian Beach Games haul
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thailand secured second place at Sanya 2026 with 28 medals after a final women’s beach handball bronze, as rewards topped THB32 million.Thaksin’s daughters visit ahead of release as EM order leaves him “confused”
Thaksin’s daughters visit ahead of release as EM order leaves him “confused”
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Paetongtarn and Pintongta Shinawatra visited Thaksin at Klong Prem Central Prison on Thursday, as his parole date nears and questions remain over the EM bracelet order.Airfare surge freezes new MICE bookings, threatening Thailand’s 163-billion-baht target
Airfare surge freezes new MICE bookings, threatening Thailand’s 163-billion-baht target
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thailand’s MICE industry is facing a slowdown in new bookings as airfares rise by about 20% amid Middle East tensions, forcing corporate groups to cut participants and raising concerns over TCEB’s 163-billion-baht revenue target.