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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0700
Smog levels 'critical' in the North, Nan worst affected
Air pollution has reached critical levels in 10 northern provinces, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) warned on Monday, with Nan recording the worst smog, as PM2.5 dust levels nationwide exceeded safety standards in 31 provinces.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0700
Thailand plans law to borrow B500bn and lift debt ceiling
The government plans an emergency decree to borrow ​500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:48:00 +0700
Chadchart eyes another term in office
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to announce his bid for re-election as an independent before his term ends next month. 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0700
Metthier rolls out robots at Suvarnabhumi
Metthier, a subsidiary of SET-listed SKY ICT, is set to deploy three humanoid robots at Suvarnabhumi Airport by the end of this year to assist passengers with the pre-boarding process.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:33:00 +0700
OR launches self-service fuel pilot
PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0700
Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy ...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:14:00 +0700
New plan to lower oil price
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than 2 baht per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0700
Natural gas key to growth
Natural gas continues to play a pivotal role in global energy systems even as the world accelerates its transition towards cleaner alternatives.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0700
Leadership shake-up for opposition People's Party
The People's Party (PP) is set to undergo a significant leadership reshuffle, with Veerayooth Kanchoochat, currently deputy leader, positioned to take over from party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, sources say.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0700
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.

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