April 2, 2026

Pakorn Awaits New Cabinet Approval for 1 Baht Fuel Tax Reduction

Bangkok: “Pakorn” reveals a 1 baht reduction in fuel tax, awaiting approval from the new Cabinet. He stated that his policy focuses on legal reform and improving people’s lives, though he admits uncertainty about proceeding after his experience in pol…

Songkran 2026 Spending to Decline Due to Rising Fuel Costs

Bangkok: Songkran 2026 is expected to generate 129 billion baht in spending, marking a 3.7% decrease due to high fuel prices impacting purchasing power.

According to Thai News Agency, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) released t…

ONCB Reports Surge in Drug-Related Incidents in Temples

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reveals a surge in calls to its 1386 hotline regarding drug-related incidents in temples, mostly in the northeastern region. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya Singhakamol, Secretary-General of t…

Ekniti Leads Urgent Meeting to Address Oil Price Crisis

Bangkok: Ekniti Nitithanprapha, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has taken decisive action by convening the first meeting of the Comptroller General’s Office (CGO) to tackle the pervasive oil price crisis. This meeting comes in respo…