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THAILAND

Lawmaker pensions stir big debate

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026

» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.

THAILAND

Outgoing minister reflects on clashes

News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026

» Former defence minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit shared insights about clashes with Cambodia, reflecting on key military decisions as he bid farewell to his ministerial post.

THAILAND

Confidence in government dips as fuel prices surge

News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 04/04/2026

» Public confidence in the government's ability to handle the energy crisis remains low, a new poll indicates, as fuel prices surge and economic pressure intensifies nationwide.

THAILAND

Kalasin beauty queen loses 2.6m baht to ‘occult’ scam

Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026

» KHON KAEN: A provincial beauty queen is pursuing legal action after allegedly being duped into spending more than 2.6 million baht on amulets and rituals promised to restore her love life.

THAILAND

Senate ends free meals for members

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026

» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.

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

DSI finds suspected fuel stockpiling after inspection in South

Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has uncovered irregularities following inspections of six major oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, with some operators suspected of stockpiling millions of litres of fuel during March.

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

Army tightens training for this year's conscript intake

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The army will require more than 80,000 conscripts for 2026, while tightening training regulations and reinforcing a strict ban on violence against recruits.