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Cabinet approves relief measures
>> The cabinet has approved four major relief measures to ease living costs and cushion the impact of high fuel prices, including 5-billion-baht soft loans to support the adoption of solar energy and electric vehicles (EVs). Deputy Prime Minister and...
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MPs slam govt’s oil strategy
Opposition MPs yesterday launched a broad attack on the government, accusing it of benefiting from flawed oil management, ignoring alleged fuel hoarding and failing to address transparency concerns in the energy sector. During the second day of the...
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MPs grill govt on fuel plan
The energy crisis and soaring fuel prices — particularly the issue of refining margins — dominated parliamentary debate during a joint sitting in parliament yesterday, as opposition parties challenged the government’s policy statement. During the...
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Epac orders 2-baht refinery cut on diesel: Royal Gazette
The Royal Gazette has published an order by the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) to reduce ex-refinery prices for all categories of high-speed diesel — B0, B7 and B20 — by 2 baht per litre, effective today. The measure is intended to...
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Diesel price to drop this week
The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has decided to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by Friday. The decision followed discussions between energy...
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Marking Chakri Day
Their Majesties the King and Queen leave after paying homage to the statue of King Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty, to mark Chakri Memorial Day at the Memorial Bridge yesterday.
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Diesel surges past B50/litre
Diesel prices have surged past 50 baht per litre, pushing up costs across the transport, tourism and agriculture sectors and prompting many Thais to either cancel or scale back their Songkran travel plans. As fuel prices reach record highs, Prime...
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Govt urged to sue errant oil refiners
>> Experts are calling for legal action and fuel price reform as the government seeks cooperation from oil refiners ahead of measures to cut prices. Korn Chatikavanij, deputy leader of the Democrat Party, urged the government to demonstrate genuine...
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PM slams fuel hoarding
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has acknowledged allegations of largescale fuel hoarding after authorities uncovered a discrepancy of some 57 million litres in Surat Thani. In response, he has ordered the Department of Special Investigation (DSI)...
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Govt eyes cutting fuel costs
A government-appointed committee has moved to slash domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure. The panel, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti...
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Fairer oil pricing vowed
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country’s refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers. The newly appointed minister said he had discussed with the premier possible solutions to the energy crisis and...
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Cabinet ready for oath-taking
The newly appointed cabinet is preparing for its oath-taking ceremony, expected on April 6, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlining key policy priorities ranging from energy and environmental issues to anti-corruption and a renewed crackdown...
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PM submits cabinet line-up for approval
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has formally submitted his new cabinet for royal endorsement following the completion of vetting procedures, with the government aiming to present its policy statement to parliament before the Songkran...
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Fuel ‘sufficient’ as holiday nears
The government has confirmed there are sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as authorities intensify nationwide distribution and monitoring efforts to ease public concerns over possible shortages. The...
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PM apologises for fuel ‘chaos’
>> Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for the “chaos” in the past weeks surrounding the issue of energy supplies, but maintained it was the public’s panic buying that was causing a temporary shortage. Mr Anutin attended a “Meet the...
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Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month. Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat...
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Govt moves to ease fuel burden
The government is preparing to reduce excise taxes on fuel in an effort to stabilise domestic retail prices, following a sharp surge driven by the Middle East war. The move comes after petrol and diesel prices in Thailand jumped by six baht per litre,...
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Govt rolls out targeted help
Thailand has abandoned costly price caps on fuels introduced earlier this month as the government rolls out targeted assistance for sectors hardest hit by surging energy costs linked to the war in the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance...
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Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
The government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned. Mr Ekniti, who also serves as the finance minister, said the...
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Shortages spur fuel reserve cut
The government has decided to lower the proportion of oil reserves to 1% in a bid to ease fuel shortages while expressing confidence that the fuel situation will stabilise within a week. Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in his capacity...
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Iran threatens reprisals
TEHRAN: Iran yesterday threatened to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to “obliterate” the Islamic republic’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens. Mr Trump,...
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EID PRAYERS
Muslims gather at the Foundation of the Islamic Center of Thailand on Ramkhamhaeng Road to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan. They pray for peace and the safety of fellow Muslims in the Middle East, expressing hope for a peaceful...
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Fuel frustration mounts
Public frustration is mounting across Thailand over restricted access to fuel, despite repeated government assurances that national reserves remain ample. Officials insist there is no overall shortage, citing combined reserves sufficient for 104 days,...
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Anutin elected as new premier
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was elected Thailand’s 33rd prime minister yesterday, following a vote in the House of Representatives earlier in the day. He was endorsed by 293 votes to 119, defeating Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the candidate of...
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Fuel costs to creep up today
Diesel prices will increase slightly by 50 satang today, while Gasohol 95 will edge up by 1 baht per litre, though authorities are striving to keep the retail price below 33 baht per litre, according to Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon. Mr Auttapol...
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Their Majesties the King and Queen open the parliamentary session on the 11th floor of the Parliament Building yesterday. The King delivered a royal address noting the election has concluded and parliament convened. “I hereby declare the opening of the...
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Russian crude imports eyed
The government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins. Deputy Prime Minister...
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Govt protests vessel strike
Thailand has lodged a diplomatic protest with Iran after a Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three Thai crew members missing and prompting an urgent search and rescue effort. The government has summoned Iran’s...
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Thai-flagged vessel struck
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, prompting urgent efforts by Thai authorities to assist the vessel’s 23 crew members amid the Middle East war and growing concerns over global energy supplies. Rear...
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Govt moves to curb fuel prices
The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures today to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The government yesterday held an emergency meeting to discuss...
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Klatham, Democrats shut out
A new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai will exclude the Klatham and Democrat parties, sources say. Bhumjaithai Party sources indicated the emerging coalition, expected to command about 292 seats in parliament, will comprise Bhumjaithai, Pheu...
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BANGKOK POST'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating International Women’s Day today, the Bangkok Post marks the occasion by honouring a new generation of women who are redefining power and leadership for a changing world. Under the theme “Architects of New Power,” this year’s Women of the...
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Middle East war escalates
TEHRAN: Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon yesterday, as Israel vowed to escalate to a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond. AFPTV images from Beirut’s southern suburbs showed mangled...
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Reporting for duty
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, leads party-list and constituency MPs to formally report for duty at parliament yesterday.
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Govt caps diesel for 15 days
The government has frozen diesel prices for 15 days and tightened oversight of energy and consumer goods prices to curb panic buying, prevent profiteering and reassure the public amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anutin...
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Govt urges all Thais to leave Iran
The government believes the conflict in the Middle East will continue for at least four weeks and has voiced growing concern over the safety of Thai nationals, particularly those living in Iran. The assessment was presented by the Ministry of Foreign...
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PM plays down conflict
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assured the public that Thailand is well equipped to manage the repercussions of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, describing the current impact as limited and manageable. Speaking after a...
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Khamenei death ‘seismic’
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader was killed in US–Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows. US President Donald Trump said in a social...
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Iran responds to attack by US and Israel
>> WASHINGTON: The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran yesterday, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to take over the government and Iran quickly retaliating. “The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Mr Trump said, addressing...
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Back to business
Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate and list-MP-elect Yodchanan Wongsawat leads a group of MPs to register with the Secretariat of the House of Representatives on the second day of registration.
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BJT nears majority in House
The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party is reportedly bringing in nine MPs from the Klatham Party in support of its bid to form a new government, with no visible role for Capt Thamanat Prompow, the party’s chief adviser, in the emerging realignment, according to...
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Cabinet starts to take shape
A new cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by...
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Ballot case gains steam
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct has scheduled March 17 to decide whether to formally accept a case against Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klanwarin and seven other senior officials over the poll ballot...
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Sacred site consecration
ABOVE Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presides over a ceremony for the construction of a crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, at Sanam Luang in Bangkok yesterday. LEFT Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul...
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Leading at the Edge
The Bangkok Post, in partnership with Sasin School of Management and Hewitt Consulting, presents the CEO of the Year 2025 awards under the theme “Leading at the Edge”, honouring chief executives who exemplify vision, strategic courage, sustainable...
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‘Little reprieve’ after US tariff ruling
>> The issue of US tariffs is expected to intensify after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s decision to impose them, Thai exporters and economists say. On Friday, the US Supreme Court voted 6–3 to uphold a lower court decision...
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Barcode row intensifies
The controversy surrounding barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election has intensified, with petitions now filed with the Ombudsman and the Administrative Court. Critics argue that the markings risk compromising...
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‘Barcodes may make poll void’
Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned that the inclusion of barcodes on ballot papers could undermine the secrecy of the vote and potentially render the Feb 8 election invalid. He said the move could raise the spectre of legal...
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Govt to help post-poll Myanmar
Thailand is moving more actively to serve as a post-election bridge to help Myanmar reintegrate into the Asean family, while urging Nay Pyi Taw to respond to concerns raised by the regional bloc and the wider international community. Speaking after...
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Klatham govt role in doubt
The Klatham Party’s prospects of joining a government led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) remain uncertain, as internal resistance and strategic concerns within the largest party cast doubt over whether Klatham’s 58 MPs will be incorporated into the...
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BJT gains Klatham backing
The Klatham Party has confirmed it will lend full support to the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, without attaching any political conditions or demands. Pai Lik, secretary-general of Klatham, said yesterday that he had spoken with...
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EC insists poll was secure
The Election Commission (EC) insists the 2026 general election was carried out as a direct and secret ballot, in line with constitutional principles, amid concerns the security features on the ballot papers might violate the nation’s election laws. It...
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Poll crisis hits EC as protests heat up
The Election Commission (EC) has come under mounting criticism over the transparency of Sunday’s general election, as protests spread across several provinces with demonstrators calling for a nationwide recount. The situation prompted the EC to hold a...
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Ballot count draws protests
Protests in Chon Buri following allegations of irregularities in last Sunday’s general election are prompting calls for the Election Commission (EC) to order recounts in several provinces. The focus of public attention has centred on Constituency 1 in...
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BJT to push charter rewrite
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday vowed to press ahead with the constitutional amendment process after the result of the referendum on Sunday showed strong public support for rewriting the charter. Speaking on the television...
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BJT, Klatham?
Bhumjaithai and Klatham are emerging as potential coalition partners in the formation of Thailand’s next government, buoyed by their strong seat gains in the election.
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Thailand votes as rivals clash
>> As Thailand heads to the polls today, the Election Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness for nationwide voting, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People’s Party (PP) emerging as the two key rivals vying to take the lead in forming...
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EC frets over cash for votes
Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before tomorrow’s general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the...
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Big 4 prepare ‘KO punches’
Four major political parties — Bhumjaithai (BJT), Pheu Thai, the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — will hold large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok today, marking the final push before Sunday’s election. Expected to draw large crowds,...
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Poll day will ‘go smoothly’
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday assured voters that Sunday’s general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1. The EC’s pledge came after the commission faced criticism for...
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Coalition options emerge
Analysts are mapping coalition scenarios for the next government, depending on whether the People’s Party (PP) or Bhumjaithai finishes first, with no party expected to govern alone. Forming a government requires a simple majority of more than 250...
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Fears grow after early vote
Political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently investigate irregularities reported during advance voting, warning that the problems could undermine public confidence ahead of Sunday’s poll. Advance voting was held nationwide a...
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PP hits back in patriotism row
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate and leader of the People’s Party, has hit back at rival parties for stoking nationalist sentiment to win votes, saying genuine patriotism lies in serving the people, not exploiting politics for...
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PM denies playing patriotism card
>> Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul denies he is exploiting nationalist sentiment and the debate over Section 112 of the Criminal Code, widely known as the lese majeste law, to boost his party’s electoral prospects. Mr...
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BJT plays on nationalist strings
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has stepped up nationalist messaging in the final stretch of the election campaign, as a series of opinion polls show a tightening race and shifting voter sentiment over leadership and party strength. The National Institute...
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EC probes suspicious cash
The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb...
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Growth to hit new depths
Thailand’s economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has...
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PM mulls SSO restructuring
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF). He said if he were...
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Welfare fund under scrutiny
The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People’s Party (PP) criticised the fund’s management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of...
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SSO faces huge overhaul
The government’s patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds. This move comes in response to...
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