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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.
Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.
Clean Air Bill gains traction
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026
» Opposition parties have renewed calls for urgent action on air pollution, pledging to push forward a Clean Air Bill while urging the government to address the wildfire and PM2.5 fine dust crisis through both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms.
Co-payment scheme to expand in May
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.
State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded.
EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026
Published on 08/04/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.
Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund.
Action urged on chemical fertilisers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Praset Tangprasert, Published on 08/04/2026
» The government has been urged to negotiate with Russia and China to increase imports of chemical fertilisers, warning that any disruption linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger severe shortages in the farm sector and push food prices sharply higher after this month.
Pattaya reins in Walking Street security guards
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 07/04/2026
» PATTAYA: Tourist police have moved to tighten control over private security guards on the city’s iconic Walking Street following online criticism over alleged violence against tourists, raising concerns about the resort city’s image.
Songkran bus services face cutbacks as fuel costs surge
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Inter-provincial bus and van operators said on Tuesday they would have to reduce services from Thursday onwards if the government refused to offset higher overheads caused by the Mideast war.