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Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
Flights up, passengers down over break
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Suvarnabhumi airport anticipates handling 1.82 million passengers over the 10-day Songkran holiday period (April 10–19), averaging about 182,000 travellers per day, says director Kittipong Kittikachorn.
Military hosts media visit to refute scam centre claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thai military officials on Tuesday escorted Thai and foreign media to a border crossing in Surin province to counter allegations of scam centres and ease security concerns along the Thai-Cambodian frontier.
Social Security Office must stay independent, says labour minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Tuesday pledged to ensure the Social Security Office (SSO) operates independently and transparently, while confirming that the Social Security Board (SSB) election will retain the existing "one voter, seven votes" formula.
Energy concerns drive new palm oil controls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Commerce Ministry will step up controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports from Tuesday as part of efforts to manage domestic supply, safeguard energy security and stabilise bottled palm oil prices without affecting farmers' incomes.
Refinery feels heat in DSI probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani and ask them to clarify allegations of oil hoarding by the company, as the case may be treated as a special case.
Smart ambulance project expands nationwide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the Public Health Ministry have expanded their "5G Ambulance" digital installation to 124 ambulances nationwide, with the intention to improve emergency medical services for over 170,000 patients a year.
DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.
Fertiliser cargo stuck in strait
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Five fertiliser shipments remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply concerns and prompting contingency measures, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of oil cost structures and the rollout of nationwide relief measures starting Wednesday.
Civil Aviation Authority moves to ease flight prices as Songkran looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is stepping up oversight of airfares amid disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East, and is working with six airlines to cut ticket prices during the upcoming Songkran holiday by 15–30% while adding more than 29,000 seats over this busy period.