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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0700
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0700
Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
Fifty-seven million litres of fuel that did not reach oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani were off-loaded from tankers to a fleet of small ships at sea, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0700
AI Leadership: organisational redesign comes first
Most artificial intelligence strategies are not failing because of technology. They are failing because organisations have not changed.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:27:00 +0700
Security agency pickup used in attack on southern MP
NARATHIWAT - The driver of the vehicle used to attack a Prachachat Party MP, during which his police escort and driver were wounded, has been arrested in Bangkok. He is the third suspect held, one remains at large.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0700
Dining sector poised for downturn
Restaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:23:00 +0700
Global tensions hit home
With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0700
Tourists 'must be insured' before entering
Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0700
Hoteliers call for more direct flights
The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:29:00 +0700
Anutin plans to present new measures to boost economy
The government is preparing urgent economic and policy measures ahead of its parliamentary statement, aiming to boost growth, ease living costs and steer Thailand out of the middle income trap.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0700
Artemis astronauts begin fifth day on historic Moon mission
HOUSTON - The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission began their fifth day journeying to the Moon on Sunday, after already taking in sights of the lunar surface never before seen by human eyes.

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