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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

LGBTQ+ still face much hardship

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2026

» Celebrations swept across Asia when Thai drag performer Tharathep "Gawdland" Thaweephon, 24, won during the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, becoming the programme's first Asian champion.

THAILAND

SSO to raise dental benefit limits May 1

News, Published on 18/04/2026

» The Social Security Office (SSO) will raise dental benefit limits for its members from May 1, expanding access and reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

THAILAND

Policy viability under scrutiny

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026

» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.

THAILAND

Drugs link to rising youth mental illness

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

» Methamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.

THAILAND

Eastern border crossings to stay shut for now: PM

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026

» Border crossings in Trat and Chanthaburi will remain closed, with no diplomatic talks or timeline set for reopening, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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.

THAILAND

Iran war's financial toll runs deep

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 16/04/2026

» The ripple effects of the 2026 US–Israel war against Iran are being felt far beyond the geopolitical stage. In Thailand, the consequences arrive not as headlines, but as adjustments in everyday life with postponed plans and mounting worries.

SUSTAINABILITY

BAAC and GIZ unveil 'ESG risk radar'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026

» The Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BACC) recently launched a financial assessment tool to help farmers cope with the impact of climate change.