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Bankruptcy reform pushed as lifeline for Thailand’s debt crisis
Bankruptcy reform pushed as lifeline for Thailand’s debt crisis
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Fair Finance Thailand urges the new government to revive the amended Bankruptcy Act, saying it could help restructure household debt without using state fundsMyanmar reduces Suu Kyi’s sentence as Min Aung Hlaing signs off on mass prisoner amnesty
Myanmar reduces Suu Kyi’s sentence as Min Aung Hlaing signs off on mass prisoner amnesty
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence has been reduced by one-sixth, her lawyer says, as Myanmar’s new president Min Aung Hlaing approves an amnesty covering 4,335 inmates, including 179 foreign nationals set for deportation.US urges Thailand to remove barriers on cars, drugs and farm goods
US urges Thailand to remove barriers on cars, drugs and farm goods
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
USTR is pressing Thailand to ease barriers in vehicles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and farm imports as both sides work to finalise a reciprocal trade deal.Songkran road toll: 242 deaths in seven days as 10 provinces report zero fatalities
Songkran road toll: 242 deaths in seven days as 10 provinces report zero fatalities
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand’s Road Safety Operation Centre reports 1,242 road accidents during Songkran’s seven-day crackdown (April 10-16, 2026), with 1,200 injured and 242 deaths. Speeding and motorcycles remained the top risks.ADB cuts Thailand growth view, flags deeper structural drag
ADB cuts Thailand growth view, flags deeper structural drag
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
ADB forecasts Thailand’s economy will grow just 1.8% in 2026, warning that weak productivity and low domestic value added remain key structural risksBangkok on heat alert as dangerous conditions threaten health and tourism
Bangkok on heat alert as dangerous conditions threaten health and tourism
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Bangkok faces a dangerous heat index, with vulnerable groups warned to stay alert as health risks rise for outdoor workers and tourists.Thailand, Singapore align on energy crisis and ASEAN AI power plan
Thailand, Singapore align on energy crisis and ASEAN AI power plan
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand and Singapore discuss energy shock, ASEAN Power Grid and AI finance cooperation at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in WashingtonDairy farmers threaten Mittraphap Road blockade over Bt600m debt
Dairy farmers threaten Mittraphap Road blockade over Bt600m debt
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Dairy farmers plan to block Mittraphap Road on April 21 after the DPO left more than Bt600 million in raw milk payments outstanding.Storm hits Chaiyaphum — homes damaged as summer squall batters Ban Khai
Storm hits Chaiyaphum — homes damaged as summer squall batters Ban Khai
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Severe summer storm hits Chaiyaphum, damaging homes and vehicles as strong winds tear roofs apart; Thailand braces for more storms until April 20World Economic Forum Selects Bitkub Group CEO “Topp Jirayut” as Young Global Leader 2026
World Economic Forum Selects Bitkub Group CEO “Topp Jirayut” as Young Global Leader 2026
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Joining a Network of Global Changemakers That Counts Macron, Zuckerberg, and Jack Ma Among Its Alumni