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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Energy Ministry battens down amid 'worst crisis'
News, WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry's permanent secretary, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has described the current energy situation as one of the most severe crises in Thailand's history.
5 million speed pills seized after Chiang Rai car chase
Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» Authorities have seized about five million speed pills following a chase in Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province on Tuesday night. The smugglers opened fire and fled.
Gas price hike to push up Thai power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2026
» The new government is bracing for a surge in electricity bills as liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices climb in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/03/2026
» Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.
Pakorn tipped amid Borwornsak uncertainty
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2026
» The deputy prime ministerial post may go to Pakorn Nilprapunt, secretary-general of the Council of State, instead of veteran legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno, who has chosen to forego roles in the new government due to his age, according to political insiders.
Pheu Thai settles cabinet picks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/03/2026
» Pheu Thai has settled its cabinet nominees, completing all eight allocated posts as government formation moves closer to completion.
EC under the microscope
Published on 21/03/2026
» Allegations of irregularities in the handling of the general election by the Election Commission (EC) have drawn widespread attention in the country’s unfolding constitutional debate.
Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.
Inspections into oil hoarding ordered
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The permanent secretary for energy, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has ordered urgent inspections into suspected oil hoarding, warning that violators will face legal action.