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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.
Free electric coaches ease travel costs in Chiang Rai
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI - Chiang Rai municipality has launched a free electric coach service to help residents cope with rising fuel prices and limited supply, with the vehicles running throughout the day on routes that cover key areas of the northern city.
Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expires
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier this month.
Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» SURAT THANI - Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful ‘stressed’ over land case
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol has admitted feeling “a bit stressed” after learning that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) had summoned her to acknowledge charges related to alleged land encroachment in Ubon Ratchathani.
Plenty of fuel, govt insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» Government officials have rushed to reassure motorists that "out of stock" signs reported at some petrol stations were caused by private motorists and public transport operators panicked into topping up by the Middle East war, not by a shortage of fuel reserves in Thailand.
Thai exporters on alert after cargo ship attack
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thai exporters are advised to exercise caution after a Thai cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, while delays could put perishable goods at risk, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) said on Wednesday.
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.
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.