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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

People’s Party says cost-relief schemes too limited

News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026

» Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party (PP), opposes the proposed Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, arguing it is ill-suited to economic conditions and calling on the government to prioritise easing the cost of living instead.

THAILAND

Phiphat freezes fares for Songkran

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday public transport fares will remain unchanged during the Songkran holiday.

THAILAND

Scholar slams PM's policies

News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» An economic scholar has criticised the government's "Anutin 2" policies as inadequate in addressing current economic risks, urging a review of the 2026 fiscal budget to better respond to the escalating energy crisis and widening inequality.

THAILAND

MP meal allowances to face cuts

Post Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026

» Parliament is preparing to reduce meal allowances for MPs following growing public criticism over perceived excessive welfare spending, with changes expected after the government delivers its policy statement or after the Songkran holiday, House Speaker Sophon Zarum said yesterday.

THAILAND

Thai state agencies spend B250m a year on trips abroad

News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has urged state agencies to put an end to overseas study trips that are largely tourism-oriented.

THAILAND

Govt to tackle energy as 1st priority

News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to submit his cabinet list for royal endorsement today or tomorrow, with his administration due to take office next week.

THAILAND

Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goods

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026

» Rising fuel and transport costs are threatening to drive up prices of essential goods as the Commerce Ministry seeks to stabilise retail prices until April.

BUSINESS

Economic toll of war grows

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026

» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.