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Energy minister plans oil reserve, tighter controls to restore market trust
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Thailand’s new energy minister has proposed a strategic petroleum reserve and real-time oil flow disclosure to boost transparency, deter hoarding and tighten control over refining margins.
‘Chat Taopoon’ elected new UTNP secretary-general
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2025
Chatchawaal Kong-udom, known as Chat Taopoon, has been elected UTNP secretary-general, replacing Akanat Promphan in Sunday’s party board reshuffle.
Xin Ke Yuan sues former minister and state agencies for 3.2 billion baht in damages
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
Xin Ke Yuan Steel sues former Industry Minister Akanat Promphan and state agencies for 3.2 billion baht, seeking to reopen its factory after a forced closure.
Crossroads or separation: UTN faces key decision
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Watch for the UTN's next move: If Pirapan Salirathavibhaga and Akanat Promphan can reconcile, they may unite the party to strengthen its position and challenge for the top spot in the conservative camp."
New factories banned from using mercury in manufacturing from Sept 1
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
Thailand bans new factories from using mercury from Sept 1 to comply with the Minamata Convention and promote sustainable manufacturing.
Thailand vows crackdown on grey businesses, says industry minister
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan has vowed to crack down on grey businesses to prevent Thailand from becoming a transit point for illegal goods.
Xin Ke Yuan steel found in debris of collapsed factory at Amata City Chonburi 
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Industry Minister orders urgent probe into the incident at the factory in Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate
Akanat says Xin Ke Yuan’s factory licences to be permanently revoked
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
Akanat announces permanent revocation of Xin Ke Yuan’s licences and a nationwide ban on induction furnace steel technology after legal violations.
Industry ministry, DSI raid Xin Ke Yuan Steel, citing failed quality tests
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
Industry Minister orders search of company allegedly linked to collapsed Bangkok building
Akanat: Xin Ke Yuan Steel cannot seek parallel steel bar test
THURSDAY, APRIL 03, 2025
Industry Minister Akanat rejects Xin Ke Yuan Steel’s request for a parallel test, affirming that its steel bars failed safety standards and the shutdown is final.