Bangkok, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Thais fete new year with family despite fuel price spike

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-10

Soaring fuel prices are driving up costs for Thais travelling home for the holidays, but the chance to spend the new year with loved ones is a price worth paying, they say. "There aren't many opportunities to go home during festivals like this," said 24-year-old army cadet Korawich Changpat at Bangkok's Mo Chit Two bus station, despite his inflated fare back to central Chaiyaphum province. "First of all, I'll go see my mother. Looking this handso......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

London, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Facts about Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire

2026-04-10 18:30:24

Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - War's impact on fertilisers stirs food producer fears

2026-04-10 18:00:43

Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - War in the Middle East: latest developments

2026-04-10 18:00:43

London, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks mixed, oil steadies on guarded optimism for Iran ceasefire

2026-04-10 18:00:43

Washington, United States, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

2026-04-10 18:00:42

Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Middle East war: global economic fallout

2026-04-10 17:30:19

Brasília, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Brazil inflation rises as fuel costs surge amid Iran war

2026-04-10 17:00:31

Frankfurt, Germany, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Strike grounds around 90% of flights at two Lufthansa brands: union

2026-04-10 17:00:31

Washington, United States, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

2026-04-10 16:30:41

, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Djibouti votes as leader seeks sixth term

2026-04-10 16:30:41

Antwerp, Belgium, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Antwerp port reopens to North Sea shipping after oil spill

2026-04-10 16:02:34

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 07 April 2026 - Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sem Shivute and board chairperson Pieter Kruger photographed with Swakop Uranium Deputy Chief Financial Officer Pulani Maritz at the NamRA taxpayers/traders appreciation awards night. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for the NaTIS centre in Wanaheda. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - MTC's chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer, Tim Ekandjo speaking at the opening of the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus speaking at the opening of the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA