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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.
People's Party urges disclosure of agency pay, perks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has called on independent state agencies to publicly disclose the salaries, allowances and welfare benefits of their executives, amid criticism that the party has been outmanoeuvred on parliamentary welfare reform.
Commerce Ministry unveils cost-of-living help
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has unveiled a broad package of cost-of-living relief measures, including discounts of up to 50% on consumer goods from April 1, tighter oversight of fertiliser prices, and accelerated efforts to reduce farmers' production costs.
Gold miner to appeal court-ordered compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Akara Resources Plc says it will appeal a Civil Court ruling ordering the company to compensate villagers for alleged environmental and health impacts linked to its gold mining operations, while reaffirming its compliance with regulatory standards.
Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.
Parliament prepares to reopen
Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» The cabinet has approved a draft royal decree to convene parliament, though no specific date has been set yet, said deputy government spokeswoman Aiyarin Phanrit.
People's Party outlines nine legislative plans
Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has pledged to push nine legislative packages in parliament, focusing on electricity price cuts, environmental protection, education reform and political restructuring.
Thailand offers visa relief after flights canned
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» The government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.
Panel targets gold bribe case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The President of the Supreme Court has appointed a nine-member independent inquiry panel to investigate allegations of bribery with gold involving a commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.