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THAILAND

Zero dropout policy draws praise

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2026

» Thailand's zero dropout policy is gaining momentum as it works to return children to classrooms while preventing new losses.

THAILAND

Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026

» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.

THAILAND

Consumer council backs B20 fare on Green Line

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026

» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) backs a flat 20-baht fare on Bangkok's Green Line electric railway, while calling for restructuring of mass transit pricing to increase ridership by 50% and ease the cost of living.

THAILAND

Arson attacks herald PM's southern visit

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday pledged to accelerate peace efforts in the deep South as suspected insurgents carried out arson attacks believed to be symbolic acts timed with his visit.

OPINION

Universities face age shift

News, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2026

» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is not a coveted portfolio in politics. Political parties have treated this portfolio as a consolation prize and often appoint new politicians to look after the country's higher education affairs.

OPINION

Chinese economy turns a corner

News, Stephen Jen, Published on 18/04/2026

» China has turned a corner, finally. Five years after Beijing began cracking down on its bloated property sector, its economy is now on a much more sustainable path anchored in high-quality growth -- and the correction has left far fewer scars than many feared.

THAILAND

Calls mount for energy pricing rejig

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.

THAILAND

Pharmacy council pushes pay, job reforms

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Pharmacists need better pay and employment conditions to strengthen healthcare services, says the Pharmacy Council of Thailand.

THAILAND

People’s Party says cost-relief schemes too limited

News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026

» Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party (PP), opposes the proposed Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, arguing it is ill-suited to economic conditions and calling on the government to prioritise easing the cost of living instead.

OPINION

Sins of the amulet trade

News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2026

» The disturbing report of a decapitated dugong is gruesome. To calm public anger, Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has offered a 50,000-baht bounty for clues leading to the perpetrators, who are believed to be selling the bones and carcasses in the amulet market.