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Govt moves to curb fuel prices
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2026
» The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures on Tuesday to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Govt acts to avert fuel crisis
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2026
» The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Govt unveils financial relief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» The government has unveiled 0% interest loans and debt moratorium measures to swiftly support flood-affected households and businesses in the southern provinces, with emergency funds made immediately available.
Court challenge of iris-scan data deletion order planned
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/11/2025
» A group of people who oppose an order to delete data collected from 1.2 million people via iris scanning in Thailand plan to challenge the decision by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) in court.
PDPC tells firm to halt iris scan service
News, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has ordered TIDC Worldverse to suspend its iris scan verification services in Thailand after it was found to be offering cryptocurrency in exchange for personal data.
40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.
Govt eyes Thaksin tax collection
WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 19/11/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas on Tuesday confirmed that the Revenue Department would move ahead with collecting 17.6 billion baht in tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra following a Supreme Court ruling.
Thai PM declares war on scammers
Online Reporters and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
20m join co-payment scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry will consider opening a new round of registration for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, after the first day of registration saw all 20 million available slots filled.