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Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.
New co-payment scheme planned to ease living costs
News, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government plans to launch the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme to help ease the rising cost of living, with rollout expected after it delivers its policy statement to parliament.
Shortages spur fuel reserve cut
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/03/2026
» The government has decided to lower the proportion of oil reserves to 1% in a bid to ease fuel shortages while expressing confidence that the fuel situation will stabilise within a week.
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.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence.
Universities pushed to engage
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 16/01/2026
» Thai universities must redefine their roles and become more active partners in society, particularly during times of crisis, former deputy prime minister Surakiart Sathirathai said at the 10th Engagement Thailand Annual Conference 2026.
PM to discuss inter-agency data bureau system
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will attend a Finance Ministry subcommittee meeting Friday under the "Connect the Dots" initiative, aimed at establishing a data bureau system to tackle money laundering and illicit financial flows linked to grey capital.
Next budget framework set at B3.78tn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has set the budget framework for the 2027 fiscal year at 3.78 trillion baht, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul.
SRT ready to move on with dual-track work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to move forward with three more routes under Phase 2 of the double-track railway project, which will see the line from Chumphon to Padang Besar near the border with Malaysia upgraded to dual tracks.