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The caretaker government plans to seek consent from the Election Commission (EC) to secure a loan of an unspecified amount from financial institutions to boost the liquidity of the Oil Fuel Fund, which currently has only 40 billion baht in reserve.
A former deputy director of Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency, Nantiwat Samart, is advising the government to focus more on national security and public safety than on the number of tourist arrivals.
A Thai economist and international trade expert is strongly advising the country to reconsider its energy structures, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent surge in global oil prices.
A major temple in northeastern Thailand has suspended its cremation service after service stations refused to sell fuel in containers, preventing the temple from stockpiling the amount needed to operate its crematorium.
Twenty crew members of a Thai vessel damaged in an attack last week near the Strait of Hormuz arrived in Bangkok this morning, while the search for three missing crew members continues.
A recent nationwide survey by Suan Dusit Poll, of Suan Dusit University, shows that rising energy prices have become a major concern for people across Thailand, with many fearing the impact they may have on their cost of living.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul offered a public reassurance today that there is sufficient oil to meet domestic demand for up to 96 days, as he urged members of the public to pursue their normal lives and not rush in panic to fill their vehicles.
A single MP from the Thai Pakdee Party surprised many on the first day of parliament yesterday by proposing the cancellation of free lunches and pensions for MPs, as well as a reduction in the number of MPs’ assistants to save taxpayers’ money.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a short video on Sunday making light of rumours on social media that he was dead.
Bhumjaithai MP for Buri Ram province, Sophon Zaram, was elected the new Speaker of the House today with 289 votes from members of the parliament, against the contender from the People’s party, Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123.
The opposition People’s party has been dealt a major setback by the Department of Provincial Administration, which has denied them access to the department’s digital ID system after it was discovered that personal confidential information of some of its party members had been leaked.
Natural Parks and Wildlife officials have been instructed to tighten surveillance of wild elephants that may stray near communities after one fatally attacked a man near his house in Nakhon Nayok province yesterday.
Thailand has asked Iran to allow access to a Thai-flagged cargo ship, which was damaged by a weapon of war near the Strait of Hormuz last Wednesday, to enable three missing Thai crew members to be found, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
The Commerce Ministry has launched a new plan to expand exports of Thai tapioca products to more potential markets across major regions, driven by growing global recognition of the high quality and standards of the products.
Nearly five hectares (about 30 rai) of a peat swamp forest in Tha Luang district of Lop Buri — home to the White Champaca (Magnolia × alba), also known as the White Jade Orchid — have been destroyed by a fire which raged for about a week before it was brought under control.
Thailand will highlight the challenges posed by online scammers at the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna on March 16–17, according to an informed source.
