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Thai tycoons hold ground in Asia’s US$647 billion wealth shift
Thai tycoons hold ground in Asia’s US$647 billion wealth shift
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Chearavanont, Yoovidhya and Chirathivat families remain among Asia’s 20 wealthiest dynasties as combined family fortunes hit a record US$647 billion.IMO says no state has right to block Hormuz or charge transit fees
IMO says no state has right to block Hormuz or charge transit fees
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The International Maritime Organization says no country can obstruct shipping or levy transit tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against a damaging precedent for global trade.Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%
Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Factory closures rose 58% in early 2026 as Thai industry warns energy costs, supply strain and weak demand could push the economy towards stagflationKaeng Krachan wildfire burns 1,700 rai as officials hunt forest invaders
Kaeng Krachan wildfire burns 1,700 rai as officials hunt forest invaders
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
A wildfire in the Kaeng Krachan world heritage forest has destroyed more than 1,700 rai, with officials alleging illegal clearing and vowing the toughest legal action.Songkran crowds swamp Silom as New Phran Nok grinds to a halt
Songkran crowds swamp Silom as New Phran Nok grinds to a halt
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warns revellers to avoid Silom and New Phran Nok Road as Songkran crowds swell and traffic grinds to a haltASEAN holds urgent talks on Middle East war, energy and food security
ASEAN holds urgent talks on Middle East war, energy and food security
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
ASEAN foreign ministers held emergency talks on the Middle East crisis, with plans to bolster energy resilience, gas links and regional food reserves.UK and France reject US blockade role in Strait of Hormuz
UK and France reject US blockade role in Strait of Hormuz
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Britain and France have ruled out joining the US blockade of Iranian ports, instead backing a separate effort to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.Thailand swelters in 42C heat as Bangkok faces thunderstorms
Thailand swelters in 42C heat as Bangkok faces thunderstorms
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Thailand braces for scorching weather up to 42C on April 14, with Bangkok and nearby areas set for haze and isolated thunderstormsUS blockade on Iran-linked port traffic takes effect as Hormuz tensions deepen
US blockade on Iran-linked port traffic takes effect as Hormuz tensions deepen
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
US naval blockade linked to Iranian ports has begun after failed talks, sending oil above US$100 a barrel and rattling markets worldwide