April 3, 2025

Prime Minister to Review Auditor General Building Collapse Progress

Bangkok: The Prime Minister is preparing to discuss and follow up on the progress of the Office of the Auditor General building collapse. The focus remains on the clarity surrounding the steel issue associated with the incident. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, recently addressed the investigation results regarding the collapse of the new Office of

Prime Minister Deliberates on the Entertainment Complex Act Amid Senate Resistance

Bangkok: The Prime Minister insists that he will not rush to push the Entertainment Complex Act into the parliament, saying that he will try to manage the work in every way possible to avoid conflict. He pointed out that there is still time to reach an understanding after the Senate set up a wall and disagreed. According to Thai News

Military and Civilian Teams Unite to Rescue Potential Survivors in Building Collapse

Bangkok: Military and civilian engineering teams are working tirelessly to search for individuals trapped in the collapsed Office of the Auditor General. Experts remain hopeful about the possibility of finding survivors in a stairwell adjacent to the elevator shaft, located at the center of the building. According to Thai News Agency, search efforts involve the USAR search and rescue teams

Entertainment Complex Act Draft Yet to Reach Parliament for Consideration

Bangkok: ‘Wan Nor’ revealed today that the council has not yet considered the entertainment complex. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, the President of the House of Representatives, disclosed information regarding the draft bill on the entertainment complex business. He mentioned that between March 31 and April 2, he was on leave attending the Hari Raya

Prime Minister Visits Buriram to Launch Workshop on Provincial Development

Buriram: The Prime Minister flies to Buriram to open a workshop on regional and local administration, aiming to integrate and drive provincial development. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, together with Ms. Thirat Rattanasri, Deputy Minister of Interior and the delegation departed from the Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (B.6), Don Mueang, Bangkok, by Airbus-320 aircraft to Buriram Airport, Ron Thong

Election Commission Intensifies Training for Nationwide Election Preparedness

Bangkok: The Election Commission (EC) has embarked on an intensive training program to prepare its networks for upcoming elections at both national and local levels. Chairman Ittiporn Boonprakong has urged enhanced public relations efforts to disseminate election knowledge and news to the public. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong inaugurated a network collaboration activity aimed at expanding the

Government Blocks Over 100,000 Illegal Websites in Six-Month Crackdown

Bangkok: The government has initiated a significant crackdown on illegal websites, blocking more than 100,000 sites within the first six months of the fiscal year 2025. This move primarily targets online gambling platforms as part of an ongoing effort to curb online crimes. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy government spokeswoman, announced that the Ministry of Digital

Thailand Responds to US Tariff Policy with Strategic Market Diversification

Bangkok: The Prime Minister issued a statement on Thailand’s position towards US trade policy after “Trump” announced a 36% import tax adjustment, preparing to adjust the trade balance to be fair to both parties. He pointed out that in the long term, Thai exporters should look for new markets with potential to reduce the risk of relying on a single