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Extreme weather risk jumps

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026

» The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) has warned that Thailand's vulnerability to extreme weather has surged dramatically, rising from 72nd place in 2022 to 17th globally by 2024, while 2026 is projected to be one of the hottest years in world history.

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Ayutthaya station redesign to cut heritage impacts

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026

» The State Railway of Thailand has revised the design of Ayutthaya station on the Thai-China high-speed rail line in order to minimise the project's impact on the city's Unesco World Heritage sites.

THAILAND

Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026

» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.

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Booze sales in EEC could go 24/7

Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026

» The government is preparing to allow 24-hour alcohol sales in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to boost investment and economic activity, with the process set to be finalised next month.

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Consumer council backs B20 fare on Green Line

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026

» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) backs a flat 20-baht fare on Bangkok's Green Line electric railway, while calling for restructuring of mass transit pricing to increase ridership by 50% and ease the cost of living.

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Commerce minister warns of rising price pressure

News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026

» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has acknowledged consumer goods are likely to become more expensive as production costs increase, despite government measures to ease the burden on households.

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U-Tapao plan eyes 3m travellers a year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» The launch of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Airport City (EECa) development plan aims to transform U-Tapao into a new aviation hub capable of handling three million passengers annually.

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Drugs link to rising youth mental illness

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Methamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.

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Calls mount for energy pricing rejig

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.

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Pharmacy council pushes pay, job reforms

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Pharmacists need better pay and employment conditions to strengthen healthcare services, says the Pharmacy Council of Thailand.