Bangkok, April 6 -- Thailand will tighten controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports from April 7, requiring exporters to obtain prior written approval in a move aimed at protecting domestic supply amid rising energy and export demand. According to Announcement No. 1 of 2026 published by the Central Committee on the Price of Goods and Services in the Royal Gazette, no one may export crude palm oil, from April 7 onwards unless they first obtain written permission from the secretary-general of the Central Committee. Applications must be filed with the Office of the Central Committee on the Price of Goods and Services at the Department of Internal Trade under the Commerce Ministry. The announcement says the control measure will apply nationwide ...