Thailand Bangkok Top Stories

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0700
Anutin: New government to be in place next week
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the list of cabinet ministers will be submitted for royal endorsement on Monday, saying all qualification issues have been resolved and a new government will be in place next week.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:38:00 +0700
Why should anyone believe Anutin on fuel?
After weeks of assurances that the nation’s fuel situation was “under control”, the Thai public was hit by a staggering 6-baht hike to fuel prices this week.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0700
Is the war a threat to subsea cable systems?
State authorities and telecom operators are alert to potential risks to undersea cable systems stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ensure their international connections in Thailand remain stable and unaffected.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0700
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
RECAP: Asian shares ‌pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:53:00 +0700
SAO collapse remains unresolved
One year after the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) new headquarters in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on March 28, 2025, Thailand is still searching for answers -- not only about what caused the building to fall, but also about the deeper sy...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:36:00 +0700
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.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:23:00 +0700
New co-payment scheme planned to ease living costs
The government plans to launch the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme to help ease the rising cost of living, with rollout expected after it delivers its policy statement to parliament.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:05:00 +0700
Fuel support starts April 1
The government will roll out targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector from April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and looming freight rate increases.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:51:00 +0700
Bangkok Airways to raise domestic airfares by up to 20%
SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend t...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:27:00 +0700
Thailand mulls windfall tax on oil refineries
The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has acknowledged it is studying the feasibility of introducing a windfall tax on refinery businesses in Thailand.

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