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High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this week
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» A motion to abolish MPs' pensions is expected to be raised in parliament this week amid concerns over fairness and the growing financial burden on the state.
Lawmakers to meet over House benefits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» Lawmakers will meet on Monday to debate scrapping free meals for MPs following criticism over excessive taxpayer-funded benefits.
Thai New Year to see surge in flights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has forecast a surge in air travel during the Songkran holiday, with more than 25,000 flights expected nationwide during April 10–19.
Thai state agencies spend B250m a year on trips abroad
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has urged state agencies to put an end to overseas study trips that are largely tourism-oriented.
Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned.
THAI forced to increase ticket prices
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East has driven up operating cost for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices rising by more than twofold, forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15% to stay afloat.
Public confidence in govt handling of crisis is slipping
News, Published on 23/03/2026
» Public confidence in the government's handling of the energy crisis has weakened, with surveys highlighting mounting concern over fuel shortages and rising prices.
Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dock
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 21/03/2026
» Fishing fleets nationwide are halting operations as surging fuel prices and shortages push costs beyond sustainable levels.
Act now on mental health
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2026
» The report of the death of a fourth-year medical student in Songkhla province this week raises alarm bells about growing mental health problems in Thailand.