Singapore Identifies First Cases of New Mpox Strain
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Singapore's health agency confirms two cases of clade Ib mpox in men with mild symptoms, stressing that the risk of a mass public outbreak remains minimal
PM slams "traitorous" oil smugglers as Cambodia-bound racket uncovered
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
PM Anutin Charnvirakul orders a major crackdown on oil smuggling to Cambodia, labeling corporate-backed syndicates as "traitors" and national security threats
China tax changes weigh on Thailand’s solar investment plans
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Kasikorn Research Center warns that China’s tax changes could raise Thailand’s solar equipment import costs by 9–15% in 2026 and weigh on investment plans.
Malaysia to begin WFH on April 15 amid worsening global energy crisis
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia is acting early to blunt the energy crisis, with fuel quotas, diesel subsidy controls and wider WFH measures from April 15.
IMF, IEA and World Bank launch global ‘war room’ on Middle East crisis
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
The IMF, IEA and World Bank will form a joint coordination group to tackle the economic and energy fallout from the Middle East war and support vulnerable countries.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn marks birthday with merit-making ceremony
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn released cattle and also 590,000 freshwater fish into the Chao Phraya River during a merit-making ceremony in Bangkok on April 2.