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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.
Panel puts pay hike on hold
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The tripartite wage committee has unanimously agreed that now is not the right time to consider a minimum wage increase, citing uncertainty over the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East and the need to closely monitor energy prices.
Red Cross calls for donors
Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Thai Red Cross Society has called for blood donations after national reserves fell below minimum levels.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".
Cold surge to lower temperatures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2026
» Thailand is bracing for cooler weather, with temperatures in the upper North, Northeast and Central regions forecast to fall by 2–4C until Jan 9.
Daikin talks resume after mass lockout
Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2025
» The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare will on Monday mediate another round of negotiations between Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co and its labour union, after the company locked out roughly 1,700 employees amid a prolonged dispute over bonuses and gold-based benefits.
Retailers look to beef up economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» While the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is expected to lift year-end spending, the Thai Retailers Association (TRA) has proposed recommendations for strengthening and sustaining Thailand's economic growth momentum.
Cool season due 'later, warmer'
Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2025
» Cool season this year will start about two weeks later than usual and is expected to be slightly warmer than average, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced on Thursday.
Chadchart seeks extra B32bn for Green Line debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is seeking an additional 32 billion baht from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to settle outstanding debts for operating and maintaining the extended sections of the Green Line electric skytrain.