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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.
Travel warning: meningococcal disease reported in UK
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control has warned Thais travelling to the UK that an outbreak of meningococcal disease, a rare and severe bacterial infection, has been reported in students at schools and universities in England.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon vs People’s Party’s Parit in House Speaker vote
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The House of Representatives convened on Sunday to elect a new speaker, with Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram competing against People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu for the post.
Remote-key failure mystery solved in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» A mystery reported by motorcyclists with remote keys being unable to start their engines at a specific spot on Intharaphon Road in Bangkok has been solved. The disruption was caused by a signal used by a government agency, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Two health volunteers test positive for mpox after inmate’s death
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Disease control and correctional officials are moving to contain an mpox cluster at Thonburi Remand Prison after confirming infections in two close contacts of a recently deceased inmate.
Democrats put election probe ahead of coalition talks
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Democrat Party has made scrutiny of alleged election irregularities its top priority, saying that whether the Bhumjaithai Party will approach it to join a new coalition government is of lesser importance.
Steel rod crash raises safety fears at Phuket condo construction site
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026
» PHUKET — A large steel rod fell from a crane and crashed through the roof of a nearby home, narrowly avoiding potential casualties, at a luxury condominium construction site, sparking public concern for safety.
Night curfew in Narathiwat, border controls tightened
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» NARATHIWAT - A night curfew has been imposed in Narathiwat and security tightened at border crossings with Malaysia following the bombings and arson at 11 petrol stations across three southern border provinces early Sunday morning.
Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten supplies
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has ordered strict monitoring of food and household supplies in flood-hit southern provinces, warning retailers not to hike prices and urging shoppers not to panic-buy.