A defamation case in Prachinburi involving a retired civil servant and a Chinese businessman has brought renewed scrutiny to a controversial local government appointment and broader questions over transparency and public accountability.
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Thailand is tightening fiscal discipline under its FY2027 budget plan while simultaneously considering major emergency borrowing and facing growing political debate over how far public debt should be allowed to rise.
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Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026 Economic News Consumer Goods Makers Seek Price Hike Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Suphajee Suthumpun, stated that 3 businesses—bottled palm oil, shampoo, and soap—have submitted requests to the Department of Internal Trade to increase prices due to higher costs. These items are currently under consideration, and no price increases have been granted yet. Regarding palm oil, 4 businesses have…
Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026 Economic News Old Vehicle for New Vehicle Scheme to be launched Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas revealed that the “old car trade-in for a new car” policy is part of Thailand’s transition strategy toward a green economy and aims to reduce air pollution, particularly PM2.5. The Finance Ministry and the Excise Department have been tasked with urgently drafting the proposal for…
Thailand is moving toward a grid buyback scheme that would allow households to sell excess electricity back to the national grid, marking a major shift in its energy strategy to boost resilience and support sustainable growth.
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Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026 Songkran Songkran is a UNESCO recognized ‘intangible cultural heritage’ Ratchada Thanadirek, government spokeswoman, said the atmosphere of this year’s celebrations highlighted Songkran’s status as a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage, widely acknowledged by the international community. The festival has connected people from around the world through culture, tradition and celebration. She said 42…
Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026 Economic News Thailand’s GDP to Go for a Tailspin Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) could go for a tailspin if the ongoing war in the Middle East lasts longer than 6-months. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), came out to say that his agency has not yet assessed the impact beyond 6 months but up to 6-months the scenarios are not positive.
Thailand is among the economies most exposed to the recent global energy price shock, which could push up inflation and weigh on growth across the region, according to a new report by the World Bank.
Thai authorities have seized an additional 8.2 billion baht in assets linked to Ben Smith and Yim Leak, bringing total frozen assets in the alleged international scam network to more than 20 billion baht.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today outlined his government’s five-point strategic plan to strengthen Thailand’s economy, enhance global competitiveness, and improve the well-being of its citizens.