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THAILAND

Leadership shake-up for opposition People's Party

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

» The People's Party (PP) is set to undergo a significant leadership reshuffle, with Veerayooth Kanchoochat, currently deputy leader, positioned to take over from party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, sources say.

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

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

Korn urges SEC to probe Bangchak board changes

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026

» Deputy Democrat leader Korn Chatikavanij has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate alleged irregularities at Bangchak Corporation Plc, citing concerns over corporate governance, board appointments and possible links to "grey capital".

BUSINESS

Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds

News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026

» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.

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

Sondhi gets four-month prison term

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/04/2026

» The Criminal Court sentenced media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul to four months in prison without suspension on Tuesday for defaming former MP Thanakorn Nanti over allegations linking him to corruption in several energy-related projects.

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

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.

THAILAND

Calls for clean air as pollution worsens

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

» Calls are mounting for the government to back the Clean Air Bill as persistent PM2.5 pollution continues to threaten communities across northern Thailand and beyond.