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THAILAND

Call to axe MP pension scheme

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Economy Party list MP Chris Potranandana has stepped up his campaign to abolish parliamentary pensions, declaring all three of the party's MPs will refuse to claim the benefit while calling for public disclosure of former lawmakers currently receiving lifetime payments.

THAILAND

2m tonnes of chemical fertiliser eyed from Russia

News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has unveiled plans to import up to two million tonnes of chemical fertiliser from Russia to address a looming supply shortage affecting Thailand's farming sector.

THAILAND

Clean Air Bill gains traction

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026

» Opposition parties have renewed calls for urgent action on air pollution, pledging to push forward a Clean Air Bill while urging the government to address the wildfire and PM2.5 fine dust crisis through both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms.

THAILAND

Co-payment scheme to expand in May

News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.

THAILAND

State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran

Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded. 

THAILAND

EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026

Published on 08/04/2026

» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.

THAILAND

Huawei Cloud Accelerates AI in Thailand’s Public Sector

Published on 08/04/2026

» Bangkok, April 7 – Huawei Cloud is driving Thailand’s digital transformation by enabling the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across key government agencies, demonstrating how cloud and AI technologies can deliver tangible improvements in public services, regulatory efficiency, and economic development.

THAILAND

A Silent Crisis: The Rise of Homeless Foreign Nationals in Thailand

Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. With relaxed visa policies, a relatively low cost of living and social media portraying an easy, carefree lifestyle in cities like Bangkok and Phuket, the country continues to attract visitors from across the globe.

THAILAND

Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide

Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund.

THAILAND

Tanker held up in Middle East arrives in Chon Buri

Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» CHON BURI - An oil tanker that was earlier stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has successfully completed its journey to Chon Buri, delivering its cargo of crude oil to Bangchak Corporation.