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THAILAND

Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026

» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.

THAILAND

Rural doubts grow over 'Thai Help Thai' scheme

News, Surachai Piragsa and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/04/2026

» Shoppers and traders in Buri Ram and Nakhon Ratchasima have questioned the impact of the government's "Thai Help Thai" project on rising living costs.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Fairer oil pricing vowed

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.

THAILAND

Senators back plan to end free meals

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026

» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.

THAILAND

50-plus file camp scam complaints

News, Published on 31/03/2026

» More than 50 alleged victims have complained to the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), accusing a well-known youth camp organiser of fraud after multiple camps allegedly failed to take place despite parents having paid in full.

THAILAND

Commerce Ministry unveils cost-of-living help

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» The Commerce Ministry has unveiled a broad package of cost-of-living relief measures, including discounts of up to 50% on consumer goods from April 1, tighter oversight of fertiliser prices, and accelerated efforts to reduce farmers' production costs.

THAILAND

Fertiliser cargo stuck in strait

News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026

» Five fertiliser shipments remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply concerns and prompting contingency measures, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of oil cost structures and the rollout of nationwide relief measures starting Wednesday.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Fuel support starts April 1

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/03/2026

» The government will roll out targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector from April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and looming freight rate increases.