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Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
Through the fog of the Gulf war
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2026
» While the fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran remains centred in the Middle East, the situation has raised wider concerns about stability, global energy and the risk of the confrontation expanding beyond the region.
EC reaffirms vote secrecy amid barcode worries
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission on Sunday reaffirmed that the Feb 8 general election was run in strict compliance with the principle of “direct and secret voting”.
Poll day will 'go smoothly'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) assured voters that Sunday's general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1.
People’s Party defends foreign minister choice
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» The People’s Party on Wednesday defended its plan to appoint veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as foreign minister if it forms the next government, saying his political views are in line with the party’s direction.
Ruling Bhumjaithai to field candidates in all Bangkok seats
Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party is looking to make history by capturing parliamentary seats in Bangkok for the first time.
New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election date
Online Reporters, Published on 12/12/2025
» Narong Klunwarin, the newly appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC), has affirmed the agency’s full readiness to organise the upcoming general election following the House dissolution.
Enraged Hat Yai residents call for mayor to step down
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Hat Yai mayor is facing growing calls to resign as residents remain furious over his underestimation of the severe flooding that left much of the city underwater.
Government moves to avert 2011-style flooding
News, Published on 08/11/2025
» The government has assured the public there would be no repeat of the 2011 floods, citing coordinated water management and readiness for tropical storm Kalmaegi despite major reservoirs nearing capacity.
Expressway 'will proceed as planned'
News, Supoj Wancharoen and Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has affirmed the Phuket Expressway project will proceed as planned, dispelling fears of a delay or cancellation, with bidding set for next year.