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Thailand's too hot (and this is why). | The Signal Ep 20
Thailand's too hot (and this is why). | The Signal Ep 20
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand is hot. As a tropical country, it is no stranger to long periods of intolerable heat. In recent years, however, temperatures here have surged, with heat index estimates suggesting we could see temperatures soar above 50°C.Cash-for-clunkers plan gains pace with 20,000-car pilot push
Cash-for-clunkers plan gains pace with 20,000-car pilot push
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand plans a ‘trade-in’ scheme for old cars, targeting 10,000–20,000 vehicles to boost EV uptake, cut oil imports and tackle PM2.5 pollutionCeasefire offers fragile hope as Trump says Iran deal may be near
Ceasefire offers fragile hope as Trump says Iran deal may be near
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
A Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and renewed US-Iran diplomacy have raised hopes of de-escalation, but fighting risks and nuclear disputes remainForeign investors flee Thailand as war-driven energy shock deepens
Foreign investors flee Thailand as war-driven energy shock deepens
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Foreign investors are pulling back from Thai stocks and bonds as the Iran war pushes oil prices higher, deepening fears over growth, debt and policy limits.Rising Interest in Japan’s Traditional Culture and the Four Seasons
Rising Interest in Japan’s Traditional Culture and the Four Seasons
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
With more than 40 million international visitors travelling to Japan each year, interest in the country’s traditional culture is rising.G-7 finance chiefs seek to de-escalate Middle East tensions
G-7 finance chiefs seek to de-escalate Middle East tensions
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
No joint statement emerged, but Japan said G7 officials agreed on easing Middle East tensions, restoring Hormuz passage and monitoring oil prices.Honda brings back Insight as China-built limited-edition EV SUV
Honda brings back Insight as China-built limited-edition EV SUV
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
The revived nameplate returns on Friday as a 5.5-million-yen EV SUV with a 535km range, 40-minute fast charging and only 3,000 units.Bangkok Songkran crowds near 5 million, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million
Bangkok Songkran crowds near 5 million, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Bangkok’s Songkran 2026 celebrations drew nearly 5 million people, up 93% from last year, with Siam Square, IconSiam and Silom Road among the busiest venues.Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand has 110 days of oil reserves, but the Oil Fuel Fund deficit has widened to Bt61.59 billion as tight global supply keeps energy costs elevatedSamut Prakan’s late Songkran splash: water-truck bans issued for April 19 and 26
Samut Prakan’s late Songkran splash: water-truck bans issued for April 19 and 26
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Samut Prakan will stage major post-Songkran celebrations in Bang Sao Thong (April 19, 2026) and Phra Pradaeng (April 26, 2026), with strict traffic rules banning water trucks and vehicles with loudspeakers on key roads.