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Social Security Fund breaches risk limit
Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand’s 2.9-trillion-baht Social Security Fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of its executives say, after a recent selloff triggered by the Middle East conflict raised a warning about massive loss risks.
Constitutional Court accepts petition over barcodes, QR codes on ballots
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition to rule on whether the use of barcodes and Quick Response (QR) codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitution.
EC urged to respect due process
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has urged the Election Commission (EC) not to rush its ruling in the case of alleged collusion in the last Senate election, warning that a speedy decision could be seen as an attempt to "whitewash" 13 politicians reportedly set to join the incoming cabinet.
Jail sentence for ex-leader
News, Published on 18/03/2026
» Saraburi Provincial Court has sentenced Peerawit Ruangluedollaphak, former leader of the Tai Rak Tham Party, to five years in prison for embezzling party funds and assets for personal use, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.
Pump prices will start to rise on Wednesday
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The government will let retail fuel prices rise gradually from Wednesday but will heavily subsidise the pump price of standard diesel.
Another NACC debacle
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2026
» Last week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) dismissed a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration.
Government moves to rev up fiscal 2026 spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» As disbursement of the investment budget in the first five months of fiscal 2026 remains below target, caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has instructed all ministries to prepare monthly disbursement plans to accelerate spending and ensure they meet their targets.
NACC to indict ex‑governor over 321-million‑baht unexplained wealth
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will seek the indictment of Chamroen Thipphayaphongthada, a former governor who served in four provinces, over alleged unexplained wealth totalling more than 321 million baht.
Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The House of Representatives will meet on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday.