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Green spaces that make our city shine
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 25/04/2026
» For Bangkok denizens, April is the time to celebrate Songkran. Yet, Songkran was not only a moment for water-splashing but also for adventure, especially if you were unable to travel outside the city during the period.
Parents still struggle with uniform fees
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 25/04/2026
» Rising living costs are intensifying pressure on families as education reforms ease school dress rules nationwide, yet household spending remains high.
Loan decree 'may be needed'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas admitted that the government may need to issue an emergency loan decree if funds reclaimed from last year's budget prove to be insufficient to support citizens during the ongoing global energy crisis.
Visa-free stay to be cut for quality boost
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.
Debt hike a 'last resort'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2026
» Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a "last resort", only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
Dr Prasert, founder of BDMS and Sahakol Air, dies at 93
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the founder of Thailand's largest private hospital business as well as an airline that put Koh Samui on the global tourism map, has passed away at the age of 93.
Govt denies plotting VAT hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.
Pratunam flyover to close until February
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The busy Pratunam flyover on Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok will close from Friday at 10pm until next February to allow for the construction of an underground section of the Orange Line MRT, according to the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
Common ticketing set for 2027 launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The Transport Ministry is set to launch a comprehensive common ticketing system next year to decentralise service operations and elevate the national transportation system, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday.
People's Party plans May Day rally
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the public to mobilise at parliament on May 1, coinciding with National Labour Day, to submit its draft Social Security Bill and launch a campaign to "reclaim social security" for all citizens.