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Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2026
» A visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Thailand backs energy drive
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy co-operation under the Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec), endorsing “Azec 2.0” to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.
Key goods put under strict price watch
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will strictly control prices of 59 regulated product categories, mostly consumer goods, allowing increases only when justified and warning of tough action against violators, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.
Red notice sought for 'Ben Smith'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as "Ben Smith", amid ongoing asset seizures.
Cambodia buys time with talk
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Thai–Cambodian border issue has long been marked by fragility and complexity, rooted in unresolved demarcation issues that cast a shadow over bilateral ties.
PM pushes back on scam criticism
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday rejected accusations from the Pheu Thai Party that his efforts against criminal networks have been ineffective, insisting that no previous administration had dared to seize assets worth tens of billions of baht from major scammers.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Summit tees up China rice export pact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2025
» Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Thailand for the Mekong‑Lancang summit in Bangkok in mid‑December, during which a 500,000‑tonne Thai rice export agreement with China is expected to be signed, the government said on Tuesday.
Thailand severs defence contacts with Cambodia over landmine blast
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2025
» Thailand has closed all defence channels used to contact Cambodia in the wake of the latest border landmine explosion, which injured four soldiers, Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Tuesday.