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Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
Activists press PM on fuel, power relief
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fourteen civil society groups have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, calling on the government to urgently cut fuel prices, freeze household gas prices, lower electricity tariffs and curb the cost of essential goods.
Through the fog of the Gulf war
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2026
» While the fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran remains centred in the Middle East, the situation has raised wider concerns about stability, global energy and the risk of the confrontation expanding beyond the region.
Merging of 2 ministries under review
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2026
» Discussion is underway on the merger of the Culture and Tourism ministries, with the expectation that it will be finalised within six months of government formation, caretaker Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised said on Tuesday.
PM denies cabinet rumours
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied reports that the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has rejected a list of veteran politicians who could serve in the cabinet from the Pheu Thai Party.
Border traffic up 11% in Jan
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand's overall border and transit trade in January reached a total value of 161.135 billion baht, a 10.9% increase year-on-year, with China remaining a leading transit market, said deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana.
28 election candidates face possible court bans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification of 28 MP candidates after investigations found they lacked legal eligibility for failing to vote in previous elections without providing a valid justification.
Bhumjaithai vows to respect voters' wishes and bow to winner
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has signalled it would respect parliamentary convention by allowing the party that wins the most seats in the upcoming general election to take the first shot at forming a government.
Doctor’s dismissal not political, PM Anutin insists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday rejected claims that the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, a former hospital director and current election candidate, was politically motivated or linked to the Bhumjaithai Party.
Clarity urged on charter changes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2026
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has urged political parties pushing for constitutional amendments to clearly specify which provisions they intend to revise, saying royal prerogatives are embedded throughout the charter and not limited to Chapters 1 and 2.