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Reform mandate meets political reality
Published on 07/03/2026
» The post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
Public transport fares capped amid Mideast tensions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Surachai Piragsa, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has ordered a cap on public transport fares as tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up global energy prices, warning operators not to raise rates beyond legal limits.
PM forms conflict crisis centre
News, MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN, Published on 07/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the establishment of a national centre to monitor developments in the Middle East conflict, amid warnings from security officials that the fighting could last longer than a month and potentially widen.
Klatham and Democrats coy on status
AEKARACH SATTABURUTH, Published on 06/03/2026
» Both the Klatham and Democrat parties have stopped short of declaring themselves opposition parties, saying they will wait for greater clarity on coalition negotiations before deciding their stance.
Poll finds strong opposition to tainted ministers
Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Nearly half of Thais reject the idea of having cabinet ministers with records of corruption, according to a new poll highlighting strong public demand for integrity and competence in government.
Youth increasingly targeted as scammers deploy new fear‑based tactics
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Criminal networks are intensifying their focus on young people, using increasingly sophisticated online tactics to extort money, lure victims into criminal schemes and, in some cases, facilitate cross‑border trafficking, the Anti‑Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has warned.
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Govt acts to avert fuel crisis
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2026
» The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
Shortage of psychiatrists bodes ill for mental health
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The country is grappling with a critical shortage of psychiatrists, with fewer than 900 specialists now working nationwide, according to the Public Health Ministry.
French cultural awards held for first time in Thailand
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français Association, with support from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2026 ceremony at Alliance Française Bangkok on Wednesday, marking the first time the awards have been presented outside France.