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Thanat to lead peace dialogue
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2026
» The National Security Council yesterday appointed national intelligence chief Thanat Suwannanon to lead peace talks with insurgents in the far South, while inviting Malaysia to step up cooperation in addressing the conflict.
Security Council scraps MoU 44, citing stalled talks, rising tensions with Cambodia
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2026
» The National Security Council on Thursday resolved to terminate MoU 44 — the 2001 memorandum on overlapping maritime claims with Cambodia — saying the pact has failed to deliver results and has instead fuelled mistrust between the neighbouring countries.
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.
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.
Shortages spur fuel reserve cut
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/03/2026
» The government has decided to lower the proportion of oil reserves to 1% in a bid to ease fuel shortages while expressing confidence that the fuel situation will stabilise within a week.
Energy woes 'will escalate'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/03/2026
» Political figures from across Thailand's spectrum, along with consumer advocates, are urging the government to move beyond routine fuel-price management and prepare for a full-blown energy crisis.
Govt urges citizens to leave Israel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals to leave the Middle East, particularly Israel, as fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
New govt must lead border talks: Sihasak
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Cambodia's proposal to convene a meeting of the Thai–Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to discuss territorial demarcation must wait until a new government assumes office.
Govt 'ready to act' as Asean mediator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand is ready to act as a mediator to help restore relations between Asean and Myanmar, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday.
Options lacking in charter debate
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2026
» A public referendum on whether Thailand should undertake a complete rewrite of the constitution will be held on Sunday, the same day as the general election.