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PM urges Songkran drink-driving crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for strict enforcement of drink‑driving laws, calling on provincial governors to help cut road casualties during the Thai New Year holiday.
Thailand oil supplies ‘sufficient for 110 days’
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Thailand’s oil supply remains sufficient for 110 days, according to the Ministry of Energy, which says daily diesel production has been averaging 83.2 million litres, with sales around 64.7 million litres per day.
Resilient SET Index pushes above 1,500 points
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026
» Despite recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation in the Middle East and energy market disruptions, Thailand’s equity market has demonstrated resilience, with the benchmark SET Index rebounding past the 1,500-point mark on Friday.
Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packages
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2026
» The cabinet on Saturday is expected to approve a cost-of-living relief package targeting vulnerable groups as well as the transport and agriculture sectors, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Friday.
Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocket
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/04/2026
» BURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. Passenger numbers at Buri Ram Railway Station rose by 30% compared to previous festival periods.
Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with visit
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2026
» TOKYO — Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as they returned to the country they first toured more than half a century ago.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» MOSCOW — Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Premier ducks queries on legal action by refiners
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to directly address concerns over private refiners preparing legal action against the government after it ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins, instead referring reporters to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan for clarification.
MPs grill govt on fuel plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2026
» The energy crisis and soaring fuel prices -- particularly the issue of refining margins -- dominated parliamentary debate during a joint sitting in parliament on Thursday, as opposition parties challenged the government's policy statement.
Merkle anticipates Bitcoin rebound in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026
» Bitcoin prices are expected to rebound in the second quarter of 2026, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a gradual return of risk appetite. However, prolonged conflicts that drive oil prices above US$100 per barrel could trigger a broad sell-off across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, says Merkle Capital.