April 18, 2026

U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver Allowing Purchase of Russian Oil

Washington: The United States has announced an extension of waivers on sanctions, permitting several countries to continue purchasing Russian crude oil and petroleum products stranded on ships at sea for an additional month. This decision comes shortl…

NIDA Poll Reveals Public Consensus on Traffic Law Penalties

Bangkok: A recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) shows that the majority of the public supports the penalties imposed for ten major traffic offenses that came into effect on April 1, 2026. The survey, conducted o…