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Analyst urges united front on hardships
Analyst urges united front on hardships
BANGKOK: Dealing with crises is not the responsibility of an individual or the government alone ‒- it requires a collective effort as new crises often arise before existing ones have been fully resolved, says an analyst from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Hazardous levels of smog over most of Thailand
Hazardous levels of smog over most of Thailand
BANGKOK: Hazardous levels of ultrafine dust shrouded Bangkok and 58 of the 76 provinces late yesterday afternoon (Apr 5) with red levels of smog in 10 northern and northeastern provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Proposal for regional tourism network
Proposal for regional tourism network
BANGKOK: Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
57mn litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani depots
57mn litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani depots
BANGKOK: Irregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, according to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
Four provinces bid to host King’s Cup
Four provinces bid to host King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Four provinces have submitted bids to host the 52nd King’s Cup football tournament in November, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced on Thursday (Apr 2).
Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years
Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years
NAKHON PATHOM: Police have arrested a husband and wife accused of operating a child begging network that allegedly exploited minors for up to nine years, forcing them to wear school uniforms, meet daily cash targets or risk abuse.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
BANGKOK: The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
BANGKOK: Thailand is seeking to deepen its economic ties with the United Kingdom with the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Apr 1), as both countries marked 170 years of diplomatic relations.
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has begun implementing a full transition to cannabis use for medicinal purposes, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Thais strike late, seal Asian Cup spot
Thais strike late, seal Asian Cup spot
FOOTBALL: As the clock ticked towards stoppage time and Thailand’s Asian Cup hopes hung by a thread, Manuel Tom Bihr climbed highest in the 89th minute to meet Theerathon Bunmathan’s corner with a thumping header, securing a dramatic 2-1 win over Turkmenistan at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium.
Anutin flags corruption as top concern
Anutin flags corruption as top concern
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has launched a renewed anti-corruption drive to lift Thailand’s standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), after the country’s 2025 ranking fell near the bottom of both ASEAN and global tables.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
BANGKOK: The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Four more bouts added to stacked ONE Samurai 1 card
Four more bouts added to stacked ONE Samurai 1 card
MMA: ONE Championship has added four more bouts to its increasingly stacked ONE Samurai 1 card, with atomweight Muay Thai champion Nadaka Yoshinari set to defend his belt against Songchainoi at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Apr 29.
Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100mn Bangkok home
Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100mn Bangkok home
BANGKOK: The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly B100 million in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Private sector urges urgent economic action
BANGKOK: Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new Cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
Pump prices hit all-time high
Pump prices hit all-time high
BANGKOK: Pump prices for diesel and petrol hit an all-time high yesterday (Mar 31) after the latest announcement on fuel subsidies by the Office of the Oil Fuel Fund late on Monday night.
EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
BANGKOK: Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
BANGKOK: Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month’s Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a B42 billion deficit.
Pronskiy powers to Thailand Tour title
Pronskiy powers to Thailand Tour title
CYCLING: Kazakhstan's Vadim Pronskiy was crowned champion of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup Tour of Thailand 2026 in Nong Khai yesterday (Mar 29).