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Passione Italiana: A journey through the Italian soul

From the moment the first coffee bean arrived in Venice in the late 16th century, the infusion did more than flavour a beverage. It seeped into the very DNA of Italian life. What began as an exotic import quickly transformed into a ritual, weaving itself through the streets of Naples, the historic cafés of Turin, the bustling centres of Milan, and the heart of Rome. Usually, a pilgrimage to the “world’s coffee capital” requires a flight to Venice or a journey through the design archives of...

29 Apr 2026

FPO downplays ‘stagflation’ fears as FY26 GDP growth forecast is cut to 1.6%

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), a key department under Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, remains confident that the Thai economy has not yet entered a state of ‘stagflation’, despite slashing its annual growth forecast and bracing for a sharp rise in inflation driven by geopolitical tensions.

28 Apr 2026

Chao Phraya Express Boat to cut fares as diesel price drops

The Chao Phraya Express Boat company has announced a 1-baht reduction in fares across all its passenger boat services, effective this Friday, as global diesel prices continue to ease.

28 Apr 2026

Thailand’s first successful kidney transplant using robotic-assisted surgery

The Rajavithi Hospital has become the first in Thailand to successfully complete a kidney transplant using robotic-assisted surgery, marking a milestone high precision medical treatment to reduce pain and improve post-operative quality of life.

28 Apr 2026

WMO warns of "strong" El Niño this year

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a high-confidence alert indicating that the El Niño climate phenomenon is likely to return within the coming weeks.

28 Apr 2026

Cabinet approves Oil Fuel Fund’s 20 billion baht loan plan

The Cabinet gave the green light today to the Oil Fuel Fund seeking a 20 billion baht loan to improve its liquidity and to stabilise domestic prices of finished oil products.

28 Apr 2026

Thailand to scrap MOU 44, moves to the international framework for maritime talks with Cambodia

Thailand has formally notified Cambodia of its intent to withdraw from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) regarding overlapping maritime claims, insisting that the move is aimed at streamlining negotiations under international law rather than stalling them.

28 Apr 2026

ACSC explains photo of Pol Lt-Gen Jirabhop with alleged Kok An associate

The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has issued a clarification regarding a viral photo showing Pol Lt-Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej alongside an alleged associate of Cambodian tycoon Kok An, stating the meeting was a formal discussion on scam suppression.

28 Apr 2026

Government urged to end military-led approach in Deep South

Critics have warned that the military-led approach to handling the conflict in Thailand’s southern border provinces may be prolonging unrest rather than resolving it.

28 Apr 2026

Thai consumers feel the pinch of rising prices triggered by Iran war

The rapid increase in energy prices caused by the prolonged war in the Middle East is taking a toll on Thai consumers, who are already reeling under high household debt.

28 Apr 2026

Two celebrities, implicated in the Icon Group scandal, indicted and bailed

Two television celebrities were indicted in the Criminal Court today on five counts related to the Icon Group fraud scandal back in October 2024.

27 Apr 2026

Nonthaburi’s ‘iron fist’: Sujin enters battle as new national ombudsman

The Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed former Nonthaburi governor Sujin Chaichumsak as ombudsman, installing a watchdog empowered to investigate allegations of electoral fraud in the Upper House. But if senators accused of election rigging expect an easy ride from their latest appointee, they may be disappointed.

27 Apr 2026

Thailand sees Australia and Japan as intermediaries in tackling Myanmar’s pollution of watercourses

Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced plans to engage Australia and Japan as neutral intermediaries in efforts to address toxic heavy metal contamination of the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong rivers. The pollution is believed to be from rare earth mineral mining in Myanmar’s Shan State.

27 Apr 2026

Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe redefines human physical limitations

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first person in history to run a marathon in under two hours during an official competition at the 2026 London Marathon, obliterating the world record.

27 Apr 2026

Thailand to review 60-Day ‘visa-free’ policy due to security concerns

Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has revealed that the Thai government is reconsidering the 60-day pre-travel visa exemption policy, following the identification of security loopholes and reports of the behaviour of some visitors which has tarnished the country's image.

27 Apr 2026

No free lunch for Senators

Thai senators were buying their own lunches in Senate canteen today on the first day of the ‘no free lunch’ program, following in the footsteps of the Lower House, in an effort to cut the costs of catering in parliament.

27 Apr 2026