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PP calls for relief as oil price surges
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called for broader and more transparent relief measures to address surging oil prices, arguing the government's current response offers limited short-term support and leaves key sectors exposed amid mounting economic strain.
Fuel prices cut before Songkran
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» Fuel supplies will remain adequate throughout the Songkran holiday, while retail oil prices were set to fall from Saturday after the Oil Fuel Fund Executive Committee approved cuts to levy rates, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said.
New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellness
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, has confirmed that the party has decided to abandon its proposed casino and entertainment complex policy.
Governor in soup over emergency budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2025
» The governor of Ubon Ratchathani has been transferred to an inactive post at the Interior Ministry after he was accused of mishandling the 100-million-baht emergency allocation from the central contingency fund, which was meant to be used to help residents affected by the ongoing conflict with Cambodia.
House urged to act fast to end trafficking
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/03/2025
» Ten human trafficking victims who were rescued from a Chinese scam syndicate in Cambodia petitioned the House of Representatives to take urgent action to crack down on criminal networks operating along the border.
Power cut to scammers on hold
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2025
» The government has not yet decided whether to broadly cut electricity supplies to Myanmar to combat call-centre scammers believed to operate on the neighbouring country's side of the border.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Govt mulls bill waiver for flood victims
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will today ask the cabinet to consider exempting flood victims from paying this month's electricity and water bills.
Prawit 'didn't skip' parliament meets
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon correctly submitted leave requests and received approval from the House of Representatives, according to the House's secretary-general Arpath Sukhanunth.