Krabi — The Royal Thai Air Force has issued a statement addressing public questions regarding the landing of United States military aircraft at Krabi International Airport this week. Air Force spokesperson Air Chief Marshal Chakkrit Thammavichai explained on Wednesdsay (April 8th) that the landing was part of a routine mission involving troop rotation and an […]

Thai Air Force Clarifies U.S. Aircraft Landing in Krabi, Says There is No Military Significance
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Thailand will reduce retail diesel pump prices by 2.14 baht per litre starting Thursday, April 9th, 2026, delivering immediate relief to motorists, businesses, transport operators, and farmers after the government invoked emergency powers to overhaul refinery pricing and ease the strain on the heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund. Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, chairing the Energy […]

Thailand to Reduce Retail Diesel Pump Prices by 2.24 Baht per Litre
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Trat, Thailand Ferry operators serving the popular tourist island of Koh Chang in Trat province received approval to raise fares beginning April 10th after a provincial meeting addressed persistently high fuel costs. The decision came during an urgent meeting on April 7th, 2026, chaired by Trat Governor Piriya Chantadilok at the provincial hall. Participants included […]

Ferry Fares to Koh Chang to Increase Starting This Friday, April 10th, Due to Soaring Diesel Prices
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Chonburi, Thailand A crude oil tanker operated by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak) has successfully arrived at the Bangchak Sriracha refinery port after departing from the Middle East, the company announced on April 8th, 2026. According to a statement from Bangchak, the tanker reached the port in the evening of April 7th and is […]

Bangchak Crude Oil Tanker With 700,000 Barrels from the Middle East Arrives Safely at Sriracha Refinery in Thailand
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Pattaya– Government agencies and private sector organizations from across Thailand have joined forces in a group program to elevate road safety nationwide. The event took the form of a practical workshop titled “Integrating Collaboration and Developing a Driving Plan to Promote Safety, Prevention, and Sustainable Reduction of Road Accidents,” held on April 2nd–3rd, 2026, at […]

Major Group Forum Launched in Pattaya to Reduce Road Accidents in Thailand, Goal Is Sustainable Safety
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Bangkok Diesel vehicle owners, brace for impact! The Oil Fuel Fund Management Board (กบน. or OFFMB) announced today, April 1st, 2026, that it has decided to reduce the diesel subsidy rate to manage the fund’s liquidity. This will cause retail diesel prices at service stations to rise immediately by 3.50 baht per litre starting tomorrow, […]

Diesel Prices Surge! Oil Fuel Fund Board Approves 3.50 Baht/Litre Hike to 44.24 Baht in Thailand
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Phuket — The Immigration Bureau Division 2 has issued an official statement addressing reports of overcrowding at Phuket International Airport’s immigration checkpoint, following viral posts on social media alleging irregular practices. Pol. Col. Pongthorn Pongratchatanan, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 2 and spokesperson for the bureau, confirmed that the incident was caused by a temporary […]

Immigration Bureau Clarifies Passenger Congestion at Phuket Airport
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Thailand is set to implement strict nationwide enforcement of traffic laws starting April 1st, marking the end of a three-month “warning before fine” period that began in January. Relevant officials also said this is no April Fool’s Joke and will be taken seriously. The transition to full enforcement is to boost road safety and curb […]

No More Soft Warnings: Thailand to Strictly Enforce All Traffic Laws Nationwide as of April 1st
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Thailand is set to implement strict nationwide enforcement of traffic laws starting April 1st, marking the end of a three-month “warning before fine” period that began in January. Relevant officials also said this is no April Fool’s Joke and will be taken seriously. The transition to full enforcement is to boost road safety and curb […]

No More Soft Warnings: Thailand to Strictly Enforce All Traffic Laws Nationwide as of April 1st
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Thailand’s Department of Energy Business has rolled out stricter transparency rules for fuel traders as the government ramps up oversight of the energy market amid rising global pressures and domestic supply concerns. Deputy Director-General Wuttithat Tantives explained that the new measures are to improve monitoring of fuel availability, prevent irregularities, and ensure pricing discipline across […]

Thailand Rolls Out Stricter Rules for Transparency for Fuel Traders
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Bangkok, March 26, 2026 Thai motorists began facing significantly higher pump prices today after the government approved a sharp 6-baht-per-litre increase across all fuel types, effective from March 26th. The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee (กบน.) decided on March 25th to reduce subsidies for both diesel and petrol groups, resulting in an immediate retail price […]

Thailand Raises Fuel Prices by 6 Baht per Litre from March 26th as Middle East Tensions Drive Up Global Oil Costs
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Bangkok, March 24, 2026 – Thailand’s Department of Energy Business (DEB), under the Ministry of Energy, officially launches the “Fuel Now” mobile application on March 24th to provide real-time information on fuel availability at gas stations across the country. The app allows users to check the current status of petrol stations nationwide, including whether fuel […]

Thailand’s Department of Energy Business Launches “Fuel Now” App Amid Nationwide Fuel Supply Challenges
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