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Hungary's Orban urges party 'renewal' after vote loss
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's outgoing nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for a "complete renewal" of his party after suffering a crushing election defeat that ended 16 years in power.
Policy viability under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026
» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.
Eastern border crossings to stay shut for now: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Border crossings in Trat and Chanthaburi will remain closed, with no diplomatic talks or timeline set for reopening, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
New push to keep fares low
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026
» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.
Calls mount for energy pricing rejig
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.
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.
Fertiliser supply set to last until May
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Commerce Minister says the current fertiliser supply is expected to last until May, and at present no producers have requested approval to increase prices.
Oman to deepen energy, defence ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand and Oman have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and energy following an official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Calls for UK PM to resign over ex-envoy's failed vetting
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK opposition leaders Thursday called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after the government confirmed that an associate of Jeffrey Epstein failed a background security check before becoming envoy to Washington.
Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.