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No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month's Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a 42-billion-baht deficit.
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.
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.
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Thais hit by border clashes to get damages
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/08/2025
» The government has confirmed that compensation for Thai citizens affected by recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border will be provided in accordance with existing regulations, according to acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Cuts to tourism subsidy programme upset hoteliers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai hotel operators are disappointed that eligibility for the domestic tourism co-payment promotion has been halved to 500,000 room nights, which they say is insufficient to provide a boost during the low season.
Govt plans new handout for farmers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved a new programme to support over four million households which rely on agriculture across the country, which would see about 38.5 billion baht in financial assistance rolled out to replace the fertiliser co-payment scheme that was terminated by the government yesterday.
Chartthaipattana MP not in 'bribe gang', insists party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» The Chartthaipattana Party on Tuesday denied a rumour that one of its members was a member of an extortion gang, said to have been led by serial anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya.
Cabinet okays electricity bill discounts for 4 months
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/01/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved an expenditure of 7.5 billion baht to provide discounts on electricity bills from January to April for more than 19 million households, according to a spokesman.
Hotel subsidies, daily vouchers to promote tourism
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 3.95 billion baht to stimulate tourism, including 2.02 billion baht for room discounts and food-tour vouchers, from February to September.