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Philippines shortens work week to save energy
Published on 07/03/2026
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved a four-day work week for government offices starting on Monday in the country’s bid to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push fuel costs higher.
Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
Youth increasingly targeted as scammers deploy new fear‑based tactics
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Criminal networks are intensifying their focus on young people, using increasingly sophisticated online tactics to extort money, lure victims into criminal schemes and, in some cases, facilitate cross‑border trafficking, the Anti‑Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has warned.
Mideast war fuelling Thailand's inflation risk
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 06/03/2026
» Headline inflation for March and the entire year is projected to increase, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Thai government revenue tops target
Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai government revenue exceeded projections in the first four months of the 2026 fiscal year, driven by higher fuel tax receipts and additional income from state enterprises.
Ayutthaya police apologise for handling of stroke victim who ‘looked drunk’
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» Police in Ayutthaya have apologised for local officers’ handling of a pickup truck driver who appeared drunk but was found out later to have had a stroke and is now in a coma.
Banpu consolidation drives clean energy transition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2026
» The merger of Banpu Power and its parent firm, Banpu Plc, an energy conglomerate, is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026, resulting in a new company that oversees four core businesses.
Tinted screens
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/03/2026
» Re: "We don't need Seven Dangerous Days", (Opinion, Feb 27).
Phuket airport fiasco
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/03/2026
» Re: "AoT must justify charge", (Editorial, Feb 23).
Red Cross calls for donors
Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Thai Red Cross Society has called for blood donations after national reserves fell below minimum levels.