Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.

Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.

MUR-DE-BARREZ, France - Former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president of France  year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul began his official visit to France on Friday with a series of high-level meetings focused on energy security, cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation.

Thailand has stepped up health screening and laboratory preparedness after designating the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as Ebola virus disease risk zones.