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THAILAND

Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic reset plan

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2026

» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has unveiled a more proactive diplomatic strategy aimed at guiding the country through growing global uncertainty.

THAILAND

Govt denies plotting VAT hike

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.

THAILAND

PM mulls 500-billion-baht loan bid

News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his deputy Ekniti Nitithanprapas and the Council of State to study the legal implications of issuing an emergency loan decree and expanding the country's public debt ceiling.

BUSINESS

Wary response to borrowing plan

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kuakul Mornkum and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/04/2026

» The government is preparing to issue an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht and raise the public debt ceiling, according to a news report on Monday.

BUSINESS

Gasoline users left out of fuel price cut

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2026

» Fuel pricing policy is again under scrutiny as critics urge the government to extend benefits from falling global crude oil prices to gasoline and gasohol consumers, who they argue are disproportionately burdened by contributions to the Oil Fuel Fund.

THAILAND

Parole for Thaksin still on track

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The parole process for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is proceeding in accordance with established legal procedures, with a key committee meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, according to Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.

THAILAND

Under-fire 4th Army chief keeps position

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The Defence Minister yesterday confirmed there would be no transfer of the Fourth Army Area commander despite public pressure, adding that a recent controversy involving the commander has now been cleared up.

OPINION

Water crisis still unsolved

Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's trip to Chiang Mai on Monday only confirms one certainty: his government -- whether Anutin 1.0 or the current 2.0 version -- does not have a coherent policy for water management.

THAILAND

Common ticketing set for 2027 launch

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026

» The Transport Ministry is set to launch a comprehensive common ticketing system next year to decentralise service operations and elevate the national transportation system, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday.

OPINION

Time for fair reform

Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/04/2026

» Re: "Another perspective" & "Leave S112 alone", (April 20, April 19). I sincerely thank Khun Yingwai Suchaovanich and Khun Felix Qui for their thoughtful comments on our application of our lese majeste law, aka S112. This law demands our thorough scrutiny before being used, for as our beloved late national father told us, "(its) use ultimately damages the monarchy".