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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0700Your horoscope for April 3-9
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0700Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing: The general who made himself president
NAY PYI TAW - His name was not on the ballot, neither did his photographs appear on campaign posters. But one man loomed large over the general election held in Myanmar in December and January: junta ​chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0700Thai Airways stresses 2 power-bank limit per passenger
Thai Airways International reminds passengers of a new regulation that permits each passenger to carry up to two power banks with no permission to use or charge them on board.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0700Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0700Anutin rejects cronyism claims
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0700Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0700Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66...
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0700Proposal for regional tourism network
Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according t...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0700Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0700Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics
The Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.