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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.
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.
Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» Fifty-seven million litres of fuel that did not reach oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani were off-loaded from tankers to a fleet of small ships at sea, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.
Oil shock risk tests Thai leadership
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could shock the global economy and energy markets, making it essential for Thailand to adopt a balanced and strategic stance, says a Thai academic.
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.
Six ‘foreign-controlled’ coconut firms named
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Authorities have named six firms suspected of running foreign-controlled coconut businesses through Thai nominees, while preparing legal amendments to close regulatory loopholes.
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.
Govt eyes B3.8bn in export deals
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming for nearly 3.84 billion baht in new export opportunities following business‑matching talks with Otis McAllister, a major US importer, as part of efforts to expand Thai food exports amid shifting global trade conditions.
'Lawyer Tum' asset grab bid under review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is examining the Civil Court's decision this week to dismiss the state's petition to seize assets belonging to Sittra Biabungkerd, known as "Lawyer Tum", and his wife, valued at 71–74 million baht.