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Zero dropout policy draws praise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's zero dropout policy is gaining momentum as it works to return children to classrooms while preventing new losses.
OR launches self-service fuel pilot
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.
Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Business, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
AFP, Published on 20/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.
Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.
Car scheme doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2026
» The government's planned "old car for new" scheme, a campaign to provide a subsidy and soft loans to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, marks a policy push to advance the transition towards net zero. In principle, the direction sounds good.
Oman ties help govt navigate Mideast crisis
News, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's engagement with Oman has intensified following rising maritime insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz after Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's visit to Muscat last week, where talks focused on shipping safety, energy cooperation and regional coordination.
A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in Premier League title showdown
AFP, Published on 20/04/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks after Erling Haaland's strike beat the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday to land a potentially decisive blow in the Premier League title race.