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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.
Referendum drive sags
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2026
» With less than a month until voters head to the polls, public sentiment on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution remains largely static, with no clear momentum on either side of the referendum.
Premier urges relief for public in light of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday that all ministers should find relief measures to aid the public in light of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, and that government stability and national unity is paramount.
Thai govt warns over 'earthquake drunk' syndrome
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2025
» Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has issued guidelines for individuals experiencing symptoms of a condition referred to as "earthquake drunk" after the recent earthquake, according to deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
Casino bill foes step up protests
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2025
» Critics of the casino and entertainment complex bill have vowed to step up their protests, following the cabinet's decision to approve the controversial bill on Thursday.
Uni students rally to stop gambling legalisation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Over 50 students from Ramkhamhaeng University's Student Council and Student Organisation submitted a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra opposing the government's policy of legalising online gambling and establishing entertainment complexes with casinos.
Chiang Rai braces for more run-off
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/10/2024
» People in three districts of Chiang Rai have been put on alert for possible flash floods and run-off due to another spell of excessive rain.
Foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2022
» Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday.
Airport upgrades for Udon Thani, Buri Ram, Krabi
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/08/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the take over by Airports of Thailand (AOT) of Udon Thani, Buri Ram and Krabi airports from the Department of Airports, and the 9-billion-baht expenditure to develop them.
State of emergency extended by 60 days
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2022
» The government has extended the state of emergency for another two months, until the end of September, to continue to facilitate Covid-19 controls and protect people's lives, according to a spokesman.