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Oil prices drop today after fresh cuts to diesel and petrol
Oil prices drop today after fresh cuts to diesel and petrol
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand lowered retail fuel prices from April 17, with diesel down Bt1.50 a litre and petrol and gasohol reduced by Bt0.50Foreign investors flee Thailand as war-driven energy shock deepens
Foreign investors flee Thailand as war-driven energy shock deepens
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Foreign investors are pulling back from Thai stocks and bonds as the Iran war pushes oil prices higher, deepening fears over growth, debt and policy limits.Rising Interest in Japan’s Traditional Culture and the Four Seasons
Rising Interest in Japan’s Traditional Culture and the Four Seasons
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
With more than 40 million international visitors travelling to Japan each year, interest in the country’s traditional culture is rising.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.Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
Hormuz strain leaves energy market tight, fuel fund deficit tops Bt61bn
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand has 110 days of oil reserves, but the Oil Fuel Fund deficit has widened to Bt61.59 billion as tight global supply keeps energy costs elevatedSamut 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.