Bangkok Thai households consuming modest amounts of electricity are set for significant relief under a new progressive tariff structure announced by Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, which hopes to lower power bills by as much as 20% for millions of families while encouraging energy conservation and rooftop solar adoption. Speaking on Tuesday, Minister Akanat said the […]

Thailand Introduces Progressive Electricity Tariff to Slash Bills for Low-Usage Households by Up to 20%
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Bangkok — Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun met with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Sean O’Neill on April 24th to reaffirm and deepen the longstanding bilateral trade partnership, which dates back more than 190 years. The discussions focused on advancing the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), addressing ongoing U.S. concerns under […]

Thailand Moves to Strengthen Trade Ties with the U.S., Advancing Reciprocal Agreement and Investment Opportunities
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Bangkok– A smooth and practical transition to full regulatory compliance will be a key factor in ensuring the long-term stability of Thailand’s app-based ride-hailing ecosystem, especially as the country enters the phase of enforcing regulations for these services. A seminar titled “Transitioning to Regulatory Compliance for App-Based Ride-Hailing Services in Thailand” was recently held at […]

Experts Urge Thailand to Accelerate Removal of Barriers and Update Regulations to Align with Reality for a Sustainable Future of App-Based Ride-Hailing Services
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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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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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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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Bangkok Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed an urgent, comprehensive crackdown on fuel hoarding and the illegal smuggling of oil out of Thailand, wanting to safeguard the country’s energy supply and protect consumers from artificial shortages and price distortions. Acting in his capacity as Director of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the Prime Minister […]

Thai Prime Minister Orders Immediate Nationwide Crackdown on Fuel Hoarding and Illegal Oil Smuggling
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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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The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is intensifying nationwide price controls in response to surging global oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are increasing production and transportation costs across various sectors. Kanitha Kungsawanich Inspector-General and deputy spokesperson for the ministry, stated that officials are closely coordinating with provincial commerce offices […]

Thailand Tightens Price Controls and Provides Relief Measures Due to Rising Costs of Fuel Prices
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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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Thailand- Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand’s national carrier, has begun adjusting ticket prices upward by approximately 10-15% on certain routes to reflect sharply higher jet fuel costs driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The adjustment, implemented through the airline’s standard fuel surcharge (ค่าธรรมเนียมน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิง) mechanism, comes as jet fuel (Jet A-1) prices in the […]

Thai Airways Raises Ticket Prices by 10-15% on Certain Routes to Offset Surging Jet Fuel Costs from Middle East Tensions
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