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Agency raises diesel price ceiling in cost formula
Applies to public construction projects
3 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
India gems and jewellery exports fall to five-year low
India’s gems and jewellery exports in the 2025/26 fiscal year dipped 3.3% from a year earlier to their lowest level in five years, as shipments to top buyer the US nearly halved, a leading trade body said on Wednesday, reflecting the impact of tariffs and duties.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
LIV's 2026 season on track despite reports of funding crisis
RIYADH: LIV Golf's 2026 season will proceed as scheduled with the full backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, sources close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, pushing back against reports that the rebel circuit was on the verge of collapse.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Climate fixation fails world's poor
This week in Washington, more than 10,000 delegates, finance ministers, and central bankers are gathering for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings.
3 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Knights fight back, clinch Pacific Division
Reilly Smith scored twice during Vegas’ three-goal third period and also had an assist as the Golden Knights rallied for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken to clinch the Pacific Division title on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Defence budget rises amid tensions
Indo-Pacific risks drive spending
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
More than 2,000 hotspots found
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Ovechkin says decision on future to come in offseason
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’ all-time leading goal scorer, has left the door open on whether he will return for another campaign, saying he will not make a decision on his playing future until the close season.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Supreme Court to meet on MFP lese majeste complaint
The Supreme Court will meet on April 24 to decide whether to accept a case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs over a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Heavy loss ends Angels' final dream
Bangkok United’s hopes of making history evaporated at the Rajamangala Stadium on Wednesday night as they fell 3-0 to Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Two semifinal.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
U-Tapao plan eyes 3m travellers a year
The launch of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Airport City (EECa) development plan aims to transform U-Tapao into anewaviation hub capable of handling three million passengers annually.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Police nab wanted activist in South Africa
Police in South Africa said yesterday they had arrested anti-Western activist Kemi Seba, who is wanted in Benin for “inciting rebellion” after he supported a foiled coup in December.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Ankara to hold funerals for victims of school shooting
Funerals were to be held yesterday for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Turkey, sending shock waves across the country.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pharmacy council pushes pay, job reforms
Pharmacists need better pay and employment conditions to strengthen healthcare services, says the Pharmacy Council of Thailand.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Eastern border crossings to stay shut for now: PM
Border crossings in Trat and Chanthaburi will remain closed, with no diplomatic talks or timeline set for reopening, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Seoul posts record tourist arrivals in month of March
South Korea welcomed a record 2.06 million foreign visitors in March, led by Chinese arrivals, government data showed yesterday, with tourism spending lifted by the comeback tour of K-pop supergroup BTS after a years-long hiatus.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Beijing issues US alert to scholars
China's foreign ministry yesterday issued a notice warning citizens of security risks travelling to the US and advised citizens not to enter the country from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Thumbs up for Lumpini
Two recent developments at Lumpini Park offer a solid proof that when the public and private sectors collaborate to address community needs, the results are nothing short of spectacular.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pool safety rules set to be stricter
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a motion to tighten safety measures at swimming pools following a student drowning at a school.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Museum fee proposal sparks backlash
Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England’s most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from restitution groups and countries as disputed artefacts remain on display.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Injury puts Alcaraz French Open defence in jeopardy
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defence.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Construction of M9 set to start this week
Construction of the first section of the M9 Western Ring Road, linking Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi with Lat Lum Kaeo in Pathum Thani, will begin on April 18, the Department of Highways (DoH) says.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Calls mount for energy pricing rejig
A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
9 Chinese nabbed with 'scam kit'
Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at Sri Lanka's main international airport yesterday while attempting to smuggle in communication equipment allegedly intended for cyberscam operations, customs authorities said.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pope visit sparks peace momentum
Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace yesterday in Cameroon’s troubled northwest region, plagued by a near decade-long separatist insurgency.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
How California became the global pistachio king
Iran was once the world's largest exporter of the nut, but years of trade embargoes and conflict have let the US steal its market share, writes Julie Creswell from New York
3 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
New gun recycling push
Bangkok has extended its Songkran water gun recycling campaign, encouraging revellers to drop off plastic water guns at nine collection points through April 19 as part of efforts to reduce festival waste and promote reuse.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Gulf opts to maintain KBank shareholding at 10% cap
Gulf Development Plc has no plans to increase its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) beyond 10%, partly due to additional regulatory requirements.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Infantino: Iran 'for sure' playing in World Cup
Despite Iran’s sports minister stating that the country cannot participate amid the war with the United States, along with President Donald Trump voicing concerns for the players’ “life and safety,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will play in the Fifa World Cup this summer in North America.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Policy viability under scrutiny
Experts question if pledges made by BJT administration can be realised given the absence of ‘signature’ policy, writes Aekarach Sattaburuth
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