March 30, 2025

Treasury Department Rushes to Provide Assistance After Issuing Measures to Help With the 2025 Earthquake

Bangkok: The Treasury Department is taking immediate steps to provide assistance following the issuance of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the 2025 earthquake. These measures include suspending all principal payments and reducing interest rates to 0% for up to three months. Additionally, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is swiftly inspecting and compensating the State Audit Office

AIS-Thaicom Supports Myanmar Earthquake Relief Mission

Mandalay: AIS-Thaicom has collaborated with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to aid the earthquake relief efforts in Mandalay, Myanmar. According to Thai News Agency, the joint initiative aims to bolster communication systems and roaming services for emergency medical teams dispatched from Thailand by the Ministry of Defense. AIS customers who are roaming in Myanmar can access emergency assistance

Thailand Set to Host BIMSTEC Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok

Bangkok: Thailand is gearing up to host the leaders of six countries for the Bay of Bengal Initiative Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) forum. The Prime Minister has confirmed the country’s readiness to welcome the leaders to Bangkok and has invited Thai citizens to participate in the hosting of the event scheduled for April 3-4. According to Thai News

Academics Suggest Urgent Task is to Inspect Infrastructure

Bangkok: Academics recommend that the government’s urgent mission is to inspect basic structures for public safety. They pointed out that if there are not enough officers, they should join forces with the “private sector” and supervise. They stated that the Building Control Act requires building designers to take earthquakes into account. If the law is strictly followed, the damage will

Massive Earthquake Impacts 18 Provinces in Thailand: Search and Rescue Efforts Intensify

Bangkok: The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has reported significant damage across 18 provinces following a massive earthquake. The disaster has resulted in 9 fatalities, with 79 individuals still missing in Bangkok. Efforts to locate survivors trapped under collapsed structures are ongoing. According to Thai News Agency, the earthquake, which occurred on March 28, 2025, was triggered by the movement

Bhumjaithai Party Moves to Expel Ekarat Changlao Amidst Internal Disputes

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has announced a proposal to expel Ekarat Changlao from the party, as the party prepares to contest a by-election in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin revealed this development, emphasizing the party’s intent to defend its seat in the region. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin discussed the progress

Jiraporn Sindhuphrai Monitors Earthquake Broadcast Operations

Bangkok: Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, has urged the public to stay informed about the earthquake situation through a special television program broadcast daily at 7 p.m. by the Public Relations Department. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jiraporn visited the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) to oversee the public relations efforts regarding the ongoing

Ministry of Culture Expedites Nationwide Survey of Ancient Sites Post-Earthquake

Bangkok: The Ministry of Culture is accelerating its efforts to survey ancient sites across the nation following the recent earthquake. The government has mandated a thorough assessment of damage to “national heritage” and is emphasizing the swift development of a continuous restoration plan. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the Prime Minister has