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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.
Government ‘sorry’ for flood relief delay
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» The government has issued an apology after the website of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation crashed on Wednesday, disrupting registration for flood relief payments to those affected by the floods in the South.
Abhisit's tricky path forward
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned to lead the Democrat Party at one of the most difficult times in its history, with questions being raised as to whether the oldest political party can reclaim lost ground after years of decline and internal rifts before the next election.
Finance minister outlines ‘Five Pillars’ strategy
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2025
» The government is moving ahead with its “Five Pillars of the Economy” initiative, combining short-term economic stimulus with long-term structural reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Envoys taken on govt-led southern tour
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/10/2025
» SONGKHLA: The National Security Council (NSC), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), has led ambassadors and embassy officials from 21 countries on a three-day visit to Songkhla in a bid to reshape perceptions about safety in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
Thailand set to escalate war on scammers in Myanmar
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2025
» The government is likely to intensify the war on call-scam gangs operating from Myanmar to include a border ban on suspected accomplices and suspension of solar panel exports to Myanmar, according to senior officials.
Major crackdown planned on drugs, call scams, human trafficking
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2025
» The government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call centre gangs and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.