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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0700
Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:04:00 +0700
Bangkok passenger boat fares to rise after diesel surge
The operators of passenger boats on the Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River will raise their fares by two baht next Monday in response to the 18% jump in diesel prices.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0700
Fuel shock pushes Thai fishery close to shutdown
SAMUT SAKHON - A ​surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s ​multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with ‌fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unle...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0700
Israel strikes Iran as Trump insists Tehran wants a deal
TEHRAN - Israel launched strikes across Iran on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump said Tehran wanted a deal to end the nearly four-week war despite its top diplomat rejecting any talks with Washington.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0700
Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone
The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:24:00 +0700
Democrats’ Korn slams ‘stealth’ diesel hike
Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has strongly criticised the government for what he described as a covert increase in diesel prices, warning that continued policy missteps could push prices to as high as 50 baht per litre.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0700
Long queues continue for even pricier fuel
BURI RAM — Motorists, farmers and truck drivers in Ban Kruat border district of this northeastern province continued to queue at petrol stations on Thursday despite another 6‑baht price hike, saying they have no choice but to refuel to sustai...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:29:00 +0700
US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
WASHINGTON - With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world — especially in the United States — are mobilising to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:16:00 +0700
Lao suspect tells police of grisly killing
A Lao man who worked as a cook at a hospital in Bangkok has told police that he killed his estranged girlfriend out of jealousy and dismembered her body with a short knife from his kitchen.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0700
Thai state agencies spend B250m a year on trips abroad
The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has urged state agencies to put an end to overseas study trips that are largely tourism-oriented.

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