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Thailand plans law to borrow B500bn and lift debt ceiling
Published on 20/04/2026
» The government plans an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday.
Booze sales in EEC could go 24/7
Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» The government is preparing to allow 24-hour alcohol sales in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to boost investment and economic activity, with the process set to be finalised next month.
France makes reusable period products free for young women
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - France's social security is to reimburse the cost of reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under the age of 26 or battling poverty, the government said on Thursday.
Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.
People’s Party on back foot over reform
Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2026
» If there is one issue that should naturally belong to the People’s Party, it is the politics of institutional reform — especially when that reform touches on the privileges, perks and opaque benefits enjoyed by political and state elites.
NBTC to embed OTT oversight in plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and will embed this oversight in its upcoming Broadcasting and Television Master Plan (2026–2030).
Premier ducks queries on legal action by refiners
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to directly address concerns over private refiners preparing legal action against the government after it ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins, instead referring reporters to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan for clarification.
Co-payment scheme to expand in May
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.
Epac cuts ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by this Friday.
Diesel refining margin cut to drop price by 2.14 baht
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, in his capacity as chairman of the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac), has ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins aimed at lowering retail fuel prices by about 2.14 baht per litre, with the measure expected to take effect on Thursday.