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List of price-controlled goods expanded
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Commerce has announced a fresh set of measures to ease the cost of living, increasing the number of controlled goods to 71 and requiring prior approval for price increases on 21 products.
Premier redirects vaping blitz to online channels after early success
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» The prime minister has said she is satisfied with the results of a crackdown on e-cigarettes, but says authorities need to get tough on online channels.
Thailand, Laos set sights on stronger partnership
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thailand and Laos agreed on Thursday to enhance bilateral cooperation in various areas, including fortifying border security, tackling haze issues and adopting a mutual trade target of US$11 billion by 2027.
Myanmar to stay in the dark
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2025
» The government insisted on Monday its priority is to protect Thais from call-centre gangs, and it will not be influenced by protests calling for a boycott of Thai goods following the cutting of power, fuel and internet services to the five border areas where these criminal networks are based.
Govt shrugs off Myanmar rallies against Thai sanctions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/02/2025
» The government must protect Thais from Chinese scammers and will not be swayed by Myanmar rallies for a boycott of Thai goods after it cut off power, fuel and the internet to border areas where the gangsters are based, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
Fresh plan to combat trafficking
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2025
» The government will unveil a comprehensive, multi-agency plan to combat the smuggling of narcotics on Jan 30, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday.
PM discusses cross-border issues in Laos
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met her Lao counterpart on Tuesday to discuss a number of issues affecting both countries, such as drug smuggling, human trafficking and the worrying rise of online fraud.
Govt to review limit on drug possession amid backlash
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday said the government is ready to review a ministerial policy that will lower punishment for drug users found in possession of five meth pills or less.
PM tells army to beef up drug, unrest fight
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday asked the army to beef up forces to suppress illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar border and unrest in the South.
Pork kingpins in firing line
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/11/2023
» The mastermind and financiers behind illegal pork imports also need to be arrested, not just those hired to do the job, or else the illegal pork problem won't go away, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.