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Economy · National NewsThailand's IP monitor blocks trademark hijackers in China and ASEAN before registration. Critical for exporters and foreign investors partnering with Thai brands.
Health · EnvironmentBangkok facing dangerous heat index levels (52°C+) with health risks, water shortages looming. El Niño warning through 2027. Protection tips inside.
Environment · National NewsThailand faces severe storms April 16-20. Northeast, East, and Bangkok affected. Critical safety guide for residents, farmers, travelers. Emergency hotline: 1784.
National News · HealthFour teens killed in Loei as pickup hits motorcycle during Songkran. Drug evidence found. Thailand's deadliest holiday claims more young lives.
Politics · National NewsJapan scraps 79-year arms export ban with record ¥9 trillion defense budget. Thailand gains access to advanced destroyers, missiles, defense tech as regional security landscape transforms.
Tourism · CulturePattaya's Wan Lai water festival April 17-19, 2026: road closure details, safety measures, alternative routes, and what long-term residents need to plan ahead.
Economy · National NewsThailand cuts growth forecast to 1.3% as Iran war drives energy shock. Fishing industry collapses, plastic costs surge 40%. What expats should prepare for.
Economy · National NewsThailand's household debt hits 86.7% of GDP as families borrow for daily costs. How tighter bank lending, rising inflation, and wage stagnation affect you.
Health · National NewsThai researchers discover unique genetic mutations in childhood liver cancer, enabling personalized treatment protocols that could improve survival for kids across Thailand.