Thailand's Education Ministry launches 3 steps to cut school costs
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Prasert Jantararuangtong orders schools to relax uniform rules, cut unnecessary fees and offer controlled-price books and stationery before term starts.
Ministry of Finance Proposes ‘Hometown Tax’ to Combat Economic Centralisation
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
The Ministry of Finance aims to decentralise the economy by allowing citizens to direct tax contributions to their home provinces, following a Japanese model
Akanat says falling global oil prices open way for pump price cuts
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan says softer world oil prices could bring further pump price cuts, while Thailand weighs G2G crude deals and delays a fuel fund loan decree
Bangkok PM2.5 remains within standard over Songkran period
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
PM2.5 levels across Bangkok are staying within the official limit during Songkran, with forecasts pointing to better air quality and generally good conditions ahead.
Bangkok's Hottest Songkran Spot Is Right in the City Centre
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
From water parks and floral installations to six nights of live concerts, One Bangkok's Sunsational Songkran Festival is the city's most unmissable Thai New Year destination