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Government 'determined' to tackle fuel hoarding
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has vowed to pursue the oil hoarding case to the very end after being questioned by People's Party MP Rangsiman Rome in parliament about an illicit network involved in oil exports and "grey capital".
Suu Kyi news viewed as hopeful sign
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aung San Suu Kyi remains in good health and safe, with Myanmar's leadership indicating it is considering "good things" for her, offering cautious reassurance to regional observers.
Crypto demand accelerates as Thai firms turn to digital tokens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/04/2026
» The rapid rise of ownership conversion of physical or traditional financial assets into digital tokens is expected to transform Thailand's business and investment landscape this year, as companies accelerate their transitions to stay competitive, says Bitkub.
Myanmar's robbery of a democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/04/2026
» Five long years after Myanmar's military seized power on 1 Feb 2021, what has taken place in recent weeks amounts to a delayed fait accompli. Led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the coup diverged from its traditional playbook seen in 1962 and 1988, when tanks rolled and the military ruled by brute force. This time, the takeover nearly unravelled amid a nationwide uprising that evolved into a civil war, waged by an armed and determined resistance comprising the civilian-led National Unity Government (NUG), the People's Defence Forces (PDFs), and a constellation of Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs).
Blaze at Songkhla landfill damages 50 rai, air quality monitored
Published on 23/04/2026
» SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill damaged about 50 rai (80,000 square metres) of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to stay alert for potential health effects.
Security Council scraps MoU 44, citing stalled talks, rising tensions with Cambodia
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2026
» The National Security Council on Thursday resolved to terminate MoU 44 — the 2001 memorandum on overlapping maritime claims with Cambodia — saying the pact has failed to deliver results and has instead fuelled mistrust between the neighbouring countries.
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.
Iran defies US blockade to claim Hormuz tolls
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran has banked the first proceeds from the tolls it is exacting on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior official said Thursday, as disruption triggered by the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic continued to batter the world economy.
Power price cap planned for low-use homes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/04/2026
» The Ministry of Energy will propose a cap on electricity costs for low-usage households to help ease the burden on more than 14 million families amid rising global energy prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» A government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.