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THAILAND

Leadership shake-up for opposition People's Party

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026

» The People's Party (PP) is set to undergo a significant leadership reshuffle, with Veerayooth Kanchoochat, currently deputy leader, positioned to take over from party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, sources say.

THAILAND

Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026

» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.

THAILAND

Booze sales in EEC could go 24/7

Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026

» The government is preparing to allow 24-hour alcohol sales in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to boost investment and economic activity, with the process set to be finalised next month.

THAILAND

People’s Party says cost-relief schemes too limited

News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026

» Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party (PP), opposes the proposed Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, arguing it is ill-suited to economic conditions and calling on the government to prioritise easing the cost of living instead.

THAILAND

Thai navy denies border reopening claims

Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026

» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has denied claims it will reopen Chanthaburi‑Trat border crossings to Cambodia, saying no such policy exists and there is no urgency to do so.

THAILAND

Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026

» A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.

THAILAND

People’s Party to appoint new secretary-general

Aekarach Sattaburuth , Published on 14/04/2026

» The People’s Party is preparing to appoint a new secretary-general following the resignation of Sarayut Jailak from the post, deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun said on Tuesday.

THAILAND

Korn urges SEC to probe Bangchak board changes

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026

» Deputy Democrat leader Korn Chatikavanij has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate alleged irregularities at Bangchak Corporation Plc, citing concerns over corporate governance, board appointments and possible links to "grey capital".

THAILAND

Rak Chart Party asks Unesco for stricter heritage scrutiny

Online Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026

» The Rak Chart Party has delivered a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) headquarters in Paris calling for greater rigor in the organisation’s World Heritage registration process, to prevent what it described as the distortion or misappropriation of cultural origins.

THAILAND

Nervous wait on Mideast meeting

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026

» The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing tensions in the Middle East and raising hopes for de-escalation after weeks of uncertainty.