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Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
Two illegal nurseries shut down on Koh Phangan
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026
» SURAT THANI - Police have shut down two illegal childcare centres on the tourist island of Koh Phangan, arresting the owners and employees, among them Israeli, Thai and Myanmar nationals.
PM orders DSI to probe suspected oil hoarding
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday revealed evidence of widespread oil hoarding and market manipulation, pledging swift legal action and ordering a special investigation to expand the probe to those involved.
MPC member vacates seat amid reports to join finance minister
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» A member of the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Santitarn Sathirathai, has left the seven-member panel amid reports he is set to join a team led by Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas.
DSI finds suspected fuel stockpiling after inspection in South
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has uncovered irregularities following inspections of six major oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, with some operators suspected of stockpiling millions of litres of fuel during March.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Israeli airspace will remain closed to most commercial flights until mid-April, with only two Israeli airlines allowed to operate infrequent flights between Tel Aviv and Thailand, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised on Sunday.
85,000 litres of smuggled diesel seized from vessel in Sattahip
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026
» Authorities have seized 85,000 litres of diesel from a vessel in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province after the fuel’s origin could not be verified.
Oil checks in seven provinces find ‘no irregularities’
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Inspections of oil depots and petrol stations in seven provinces have found no irregularities in fuel supply or distribution, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.