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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.
Fishermen seek relief for rising costs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» The National Fisheries Association of Thailand will hold a general meeting on Monday to discuss rising fuel costs and seafood prices and propose relief measures for the industry.
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.
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.
Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr Somruek Chungsaman said.
Democrats unveil price tracking tool
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Democrat Party has urged the government to explain persistent fuel shortages and launched a digital platform to crowdsource reports of unusual price hikes.
Traders, shoppers sound price warnings
News, Supachai Piragsa and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/03/2026
» Rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict are driving up consumer prices, with traders warning of mounting pressure on both businesses and households.
Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» Rising fuel and transport costs are threatening to drive up prices of essential goods as the Commerce Ministry seeks to stabilise retail prices until April.
Hospitals limit drug dispensing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/03/2026
» Three major hospitals have adjusted outpatient drug dispensing as a precaution to prevent potential shortages amid energy‑related disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, while the Ministry of Public Health says national stocks remain sufficient.
Key goods put under strict price watch
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will strictly control prices of 59 regulated product categories, mostly consumer goods, allowing increases only when justified and warning of tough action against violators, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.