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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.Samut 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.Thailand pivots to targeted aid, green investment as it readies IMF meet
Thailand pivots to targeted aid, green investment as it readies IMF meet
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti says Thailand will shift to targeted fiscal support and long-term green and digital investment ahead of hosting IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok.How does Songkran drive the Thai economy? | The Next Move EP8
How does Songkran drive the Thai economy? | The Next Move EP8
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Songkran holidays generate over 30 billion baht and attract 500 thousand tourists to Thailand for the Thai new year despite higher airfares.IMF: 12+ countries may seek new loans as war drives energy shock and supply disruptions
IMF: 12+ countries may seek new loans as war drives energy shock and supply disruptions
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says at least a dozen countries could request new loan programmes as Middle East war disruptions push up energy costs and strain supply chains, with demand for IMF support estimated at US$20-50bn.Supreme Court to review 44-MP Section 112 case on April 24
Supreme Court to review 44-MP Section 112 case on April 24
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Supreme Court will consider on April 24 whether to accept the NACC petition in the Section 112 amendment case involving 44 former Move Forward MPsPTT shoulders Bt230bn liquidity burden to secure Thailand’s oil supply
PTT shoulders Bt230bn liquidity burden to secure Thailand’s oil supply
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
PTT has taken on more than Bt230 billion in additional liquidity obligations and over Bt7 billion in interest costs to protect Thailand’s energy security during the Middle East crisis.