Japan warns 182 municipalities to prepare for major earthquake
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Japan has urged 182 municipalities in seven prefectures to stay ready for immediate evacuation after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the Sanriku coast.
Thaksin parole process heads to final review before May release
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Justice Ministry says Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole case is moving through the normal legal process, with a final review due on April 29 and release expected on May 11.
Japan makes major shift, allowing exports of lethal weapons including fighter jets
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Japan’s cabinet under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has scrapped restrictions on exporting lethal weapons, with reports saying fighter jets, missiles and warships could be included, as Tokyo cites a tougher security environment.
Central Group appoints four senior executives to drive Europe luxury retail business worth THB240bn
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Central Group has named four top executives to strengthen leadership of its European luxury department store portfolio, after reporting sales of more than THB240bn last year, as it enters its 15th year in the region.
Thailand cuts diesel prices but remains mid-range in Asean
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
OR and Bangchak have cut diesel prices by THB1.20 a litre, while EPPO data shows Thailand still sits around the middle of the pack in Asean fuel prices.
Wang Yi to visit Thailand for strategic talks with Sihasak
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Thailand on April 23-25 for high-level talks with Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand achieves first cross-border telesurgery with China in 2,000km robot-assisted operation
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry says a real patient underwent a cross-border robotic-assisted gallbladder surgery, linking Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital in Bangkok with West China Hospital in Chengdu, over 2,000km away.