EssilorLuxottica takes stake in Top Charoen as partners eye bigger Thai market
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
EssilorLuxottica will acquire a significant shareholding in Top Charoen, Thailand’s largest optical retail network with 2,000+ outlets, in a deal aimed at strengthening vision care and expanding wearable tech across the region.
River City Bangkok reveals ‘Rak Rayaa’ in dazzling new art collaboration
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Collaboration with SARRAN brings a new Thai-inspired lighting sculpture to River City Bangkok in a multi-sensory launch blending fashion, music and performance.
Thai Airways announces stricter power bank rules for flights
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Thai Airways says passengers may carry only two power banks each and must not use or charge them on board under ICAO safety rules effective March 27, 2026.
KPI Poll shows Thais doubt government's energy crisis response
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
Respondents also backed selective budget cuts to fund temporary energy relief, despite weak confidence in the new government's ability to manage the crisis.
This Thai temple is worth billions of dollars. | The Signal EP18
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
From its rise as one of Thailand’s most influential Buddhist movements to allegations of financial misconduct, a dramatic 2017 temple siege, and the sudden closure of the case this year, this episode of #TheSignal looks at how faith, money, and political influence collided in one of the country’s most consequential modern controversies.