Thailand Bangkok Top Stories
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:24:00 +0700Democrats’ 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 11:16:00 +0700Lao 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 08:15:00 +0700Thai fuel prices soar by six baht a litre
Retail petrol and diesel prices in Thailand soared by six baht per litre on Thursday morning after the government abandoned costly attempts to cap them.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0700Stricter rules for digital platforms
After months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0700War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:58:00 +0700Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Thai energy regulators are preparing to announce an increase in electricity bills for May to August once they gather public input on an appropriate power tariff rate given the impact of the Middle East war on energy costs.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:40:00 +0700Lawmakers urged to cut aide quota
The Thai Pakdee Party has urged both MPs and senators to cut the number of personal assistants from eight to three, saying the move could save up to 3 billion baht annually.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:37:00 +0700Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:22:00 +0700List of price-controlled goods expanded
The Ministry of Commerce has announced a fresh set of measures to ease the cost of living, increasing the number of controlled goods to 71 and requiring prior approval for price increases on 21 products.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:34:00 +0700Iran rejects US peace proposal
Iran has rejected a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to end the Middle East war, state television reported on Wednesday.