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THAILAND

Energy concerns drive new palm oil controls

News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» The Commerce Ministry will step up controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports from Tuesday as part of efforts to manage domestic supply, safeguard energy security and stabilise bottled palm oil prices without affecting farmers' incomes.

OPINION

Myanmar's odd new govt takes shape

News, Larry Jagan, Published on 06/04/2026

» Finally, Myanmar's former army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been appointed as the country's next president. Amid much pomp and ceremony on Friday, Myanmar's newly elected parliamentarians approved his nomination by an overwhelming majority: 429 out of the 584 MPs.

OPINION

Conflicts of interest worsen crisis

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/04/2026

» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's resignation as head of the committee handling the oil crisis caused by the war in the Middle East has spared him from public criticism over a potential conflict of interest linked to his family's oil trading business.

THAILAND

Former deputy PM Parnpree set to return as foreign adviser

News, Published on 05/04/2026

» Former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is set to return to the Foreign Affairs Ministry as chief adviser to the minister, says a ministry source.

THAILAND

Public transport operators to protest

News, ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN, CHAKKRAPAN NATANRI and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 05/04/2026

» Public transport operators in major cities are under mounting pressure as surging fuel prices erode incomes and threaten services.

OPINION

New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits

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

» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.

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

Pakorn pledges legal reforms

News, Published on 03/04/2026

» Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt has outlined plans to expedite reforms to align Thailand's legal framework with international standards, while stressing his independence from partisan politics and a strict policy of non-interference in judicial matters.

THAILAND

Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre

News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.

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.