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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

Flights up, passengers down over break

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

» Suvarnabhumi airport anticipates handling 1.82 million passengers over the 10-day Songkran holiday period (April 10–19), averaging about 182,000 travellers per day, says director Kittipong Kittikachorn.

THAILAND

PM calls for respect for elderly, stronger family ties

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026

» Simple gestures such as bowing, paying respect and embracing loved ones can strengthen family bonds, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday as he opened a National Elderly Day event.

THAILAND

Phuket steps up safety for Songkran

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2026

» Safety and service preparations are underway for the upcoming Songkran Festival -- from tomorrow until next Wednesday -- at Phuket International Airport, although a modest decline in both flights and passenger traffic is forecast compared with last year, the airport says.

THAILAND

Military hosts media visit to refute scam centre claims

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thai military officials on Tuesday escorted Thai and foreign media to a border crossing in Surin province to counter allegations of scam centres and ease security concerns along the Thai-Cambodian frontier.

THAILAND

Phiphat freezes fares for Songkran

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday public transport fares will remain unchanged during the Songkran holiday.

THAILAND

Scholar slams PM's policies

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

» An economic scholar has criticised the government's "Anutin 2" policies as inadequate in addressing current economic risks, urging a review of the 2026 fiscal budget to better respond to the escalating energy crisis and widening inequality.

THAILAND

Wind Energy Holding dispute turns into cross-border legal scrutiny

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

» A long-running dispute involving an estimated US$900 million contested stake in Wind Energy Holding (WEH), Southeast Asia's largest wind power producer, is drawing heightened cross-border scrutiny following a move by a litigation fund to assume control of a 38% holding.

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.

THAILAND

Hoteliers call for more direct flights

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026

» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.