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People’s Party says cost-relief schemes too limited
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party (PP), opposes the proposed Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, arguing it is ill-suited to economic conditions and calling on the government to prioritise easing the cost of living instead.
Oil shock risks wider chain reaction
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» There is no such thing as a free lunch. When global oil prices rise sharply, as they are doing now, someone must bear the cost. Some countries choose to absorb it through government support, as in Japan, while others pass the burden on to consumers, as in Thailand. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong; each carries different economic consequences. Policymakers must decide which set of outcomes is more acceptable and act accordingly.
Cat unfairly blamed for 7-hour train delay
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the target of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours late.
Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Published on 14/04/2026
» A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
People’s Party to appoint new secretary-general
Published on 14/04/2026
» The People’s Party is preparing to appoint a new secretary-general following the resignation of Sarayut Jailak from the post, deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun said on Tuesday.
Controversy in Indonesia over US military overflight proposal
Published on 14/04/2026
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s foreign ministry has warned the defence ministry that an American proposal to give its military “blanket” permission to fly over Indonesian territory risked entangling Jakarta in potential South China Sea conflicts, sources say.
Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.
Activists slam delay on clean air bills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» Breathe Bangkok, a clean-air advocacy group, is urging the government to take urgent action on stalled legislation aimed at tackling the country's worsening PM2.5 air pollution crisis.
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 25H2 update as 24H2 support nears end
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 12/04/2026
» Microsoft has urged users of Windows 11 version 24H2 to upgrade to version 25H2, as support for the older release is set to end in October 2026.
Unchartered territory
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2026
» It's clear that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has deliberately omitted any mention of rewriting the charter from his policy statement. Such a decision, while not a surprise, is totally unacceptable.