DLT extends fuel subsidy deadline
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has extended the registration period for fuel subsidy assistance to April 24, following an overwhelming response in the first two days of the scheme.

Toxic haze in the North triggers lung risks: expert
A Chiang Mai respiratory specialist has warned that hazardous PM2.5 levels could trigger severe lung inflammation as extreme pollution linked to wildfires grips northern provinces.

Booze sales in EEC could go 24/7
The government is preparing to allow 24-hour alcohol sales in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to boost investment and economic activity, with the process set to be finalised next month.

Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobile
The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered provincial and district officials nationwide to support the deployment of 3,800 mobile "Pum-Puang" vehicles under a Commerce Ministry initiative aimed at selling low-cost goods across the country.

Consumer council backs B20 fare on Green Line
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) backs a flat 20-baht fare on Bangkok's Green Line electric railway, while calling for restructuring of mass transit pricing to increase ridership by 50% and ease the cost of living.

Hospital a flashpoint in funding war
By the time public donations began pouring in, Umphang Hospital was already on the brink.

DSI widens probe into fuel industry
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will inspect an oil depot in Surat Thani on Monday and summon executives from multiple oil transport companies as part of a widening probe into alleged fuel stockpiling and irregularities in oil shipments.

On Nut elevated road nears completion: Wisanu
The On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road will open its first phase next month, with construction now 90% complete.

Anutin approves border fence plan
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.

Khon Kaen villagers fight for public access over local route
Villagers in Khon Kaen have demanded fairness after alleging a police officer and a lawyer blocked a long-used community access road.