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People’s Party to field PM and speaker candidates
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The opposition People’s Party will nominate its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, for prime minister in a parliamentary vote next week, but has declined to reveal its choice for House speaker for now.
No request yet on Thaksin’s parole, says justice minister
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Ministry of Justice has not received any proposals for parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday, adding that any consideration in his case is to proceed under the normal committee process.
Thailand prepares to defend USTR on trade probes
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has set up a task force to compile evidence to argue against the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which included Thailand in its new investigations into unfair practices.
Middle East flights to Thailand gradually resume, says CAAT
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Commercial flights between Thailand and parts of the Middle East are slowly resuming as airspace restrictions ease, though Kuwait and Bahrain routes remain suspended, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reported on Thursday.
Democrats urge use of high refining margins to bolster oil fund
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» The Democrat Party has called on the government to divert windfall refining profits into the Oil Fuel Fund, warning that relying on subsidies of nearly 16 baht a litre to cap diesel prices risks shifting the burden onto the taxpaying public.
Public alerted to influenza risk as cases expected to rise in 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Public health authorities have alerted the public to stay vigilant against influenza as more than 130,000 cases have been reported since January, with the total this year expected to rise from last year.
Commerce minister urges calm amid Mideast‑driven price worries
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has called on the public not to panic over the impact of the Middle East conflict on consumer goods and energy prices, insisting the government has contingency plans in place to cushion any economic fallout.
Repatriations pick up as more Mideast flights resume
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» More flights are now able to depart from the Middle East as conditions stabilise in some countries, while the repatriation of Thais continues, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt hails Bangkok being named Asia’s best city for 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» The Thai government has welcomed Bangkok being voted the best city in Asia for 2026, saying the recognition underscores Thailand’s strong potential as a global tourism destination.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Mideast war's impact.