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Cambodia denies reports Hun Sen regretted leaked call clip, says it is not urging Thailand to reopen border checkpoints
Cambodia denies reports Hun Sen regretted leaked call clip, says it is not urging Thailand to reopen border checkpoints
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Hun Sen’s spokesperson has rejected Thai online reports claiming he admitted releasing a call clip with Paetongtarn was a mistake, while Cambodia’s Defence Ministry also denied asking Thailand to reopen border crossings for urgent cargo shipments.HSRI to submit 90-day alcohol sales impact findings on April 17
HSRI to submit 90-day alcohol sales impact findings on April 17
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand’s alcohol control board is set to review the first 90-day impact findings on extended 2pm-5pm alcohol sales before the trial ends on June 1Suphajee to visit US in early May to answer USTR’s Section 301 questions, expects decision within seven days
Suphajee to visit US in early May to answer USTR’s Section 301 questions, expects decision within seven days
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says Thailand has submitted its Section 301 response to the US and will travel to Washington in early May to clarify concerns, with a USTR decision expected within seven days after hearings.Ekniti eyes smart grid shift to let households sell power
Ekniti eyes smart grid shift to let households sell power
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
At the IMF-WBG Spring Meetings 2026, Ekniti highlighted smart grid reform, targeted energy aid and digital wallets for fuel and cooking gas supportGovt moves to return 20bn baht in seized scam assets; victims must file claims within 90 days
Govt moves to return 20bn baht in seized scam assets; victims must file claims within 90 days
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
AMLO has seized and frozen more than 20bn baht linked to transnational scam networks, with the Prime Minister ordering faster compensation for victims who must submit claims within 90 days of the Royal Gazette notice.Culture Ministry hails Nike’s ‘Som Tum’ Dunk Low as Thai soft power goes global
Culture Ministry hails Nike’s ‘Som Tum’ Dunk Low as Thai soft power goes global
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised praised Nike’s special-edition Dunk Low “Som Tum”, inspired by the Thai dish som tam, as a sign of Thai soft power reaching global fashion through creative design.Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Rising Middle East tensions could redirect Arab wealth and global talent to Thailand, with healthcare, visas and investment reforms key to capturing inflowsForeign minister seeks Oman oil, fertiliser support and safe Hormuz passage
Foreign minister seeks Oman oil, fertiliser support and safe Hormuz passage
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand has asked Oman to help secure safe passage for Thai vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while also exploring crude oil, gas and fertiliser suppliesTrump hints Iran war is close to ending, but Hormuz disruption persists
Trump hints Iran war is close to ending, but Hormuz disruption persists
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Fresh diplomatic efforts raise hopes of a pause in the Iran conflict, even as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle global energy markets