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Clean air reform stalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2026
» The government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has yet to decide whether to keep the current Clean Air Bill for deliberation during the parliamentary session. Cabinet has to make a decision by May 13 on whether to put the current version of the Clean Air Bill into parliament's legislative reading process. If not, the current draft -- developed over years of effort by civic groups and political parties -- could be discarded.
A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
EU urges Asean to shun Russian oil
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - The European Union’s top diplomat has urged partner countries in Southeast Asia not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.
B6.4-billion budget approved for Andaman health hub
Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 6.43 billion baht for the Andaman International Health and Wellness Center as proposed by Prince of Songkla University (PSU), with an aim to upgrade healthcare services in Phuket and neighbouring Andaman provinces.
Cabinet backs power tariff reform, B3 cap on initial 200 units
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet has approved measures to ease household electricity costs and push a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices, promoting efficient energy use, easing the burden on the public and reducing reliance on imported fuel.
Nations gather for fossil-fuel exit talks
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Representatives of about 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, against a backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch.
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure tax
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026
» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure tax on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
Singapore eyes bridge potential
News, Published on 28/04/2026
» Singapore is interested in Thailand's Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court Monday over a shooting that marked the latest spasm of political violence in deeply divided America.
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.