Bangkok: The Cabinet has acknowledged the resolutions from the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee meeting and approved measures to support the transition to the electric vehicle industry as proposed by the National Automotive Policy Committee. This move is aimed at driving the transition of Thailand’s automotive industry towards electric vehicles. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the submission of the cultural heritage site “Phra Prang, Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Identity of Rattanakosin” to the preliminary list of the World Heritage Center. Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced this significant decision, highlighting the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting national cultural heritage. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet has resolved to

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a central budget of 370,390,200 baht for the fiscal year 2025 to develop a comprehensive landslide and flash flood warning and surveillance system. This initiative, proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response in areas prone to geological disasters. According to Thai News Agency, the budget will

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on authorities to take action against individuals falsely claiming close ties with him. Thaksin emphasized the need for police to incarcerate those who engage in deception, specifically targeting imposters posing as high-society figures associated with him. According to Thai News Agency, Thaksin addressed accusations involving a person pretending to have a strong

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra expressed concerns about the potential for increased US tariffs on Thailand, suggesting it is an effort to initiate trade negotiations. He acknowledged the current economic challenges but remained optimistic about handling them. According to Thai News Agency, Thaksin shared his perspective on the economic advice provided to the current Prime Minister, noting the worsened

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has clarified recent allegations that coalition parties were coerced into supporting a draft bill on the development of an entertainment complex. Thaksin dismissed claims that parties were threatened with expulsion from the coalition if they opposed the bill. Instead, he described the situation as a political bargaining game, emphasizing that discussions were merely exploratory

Bangkok: The Privy Council recently attended a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, observing discussions and offering advice on strategies to alleviate the impact of the anticipated drought in 2025. The meeting took place at the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul. It was attended

Tashkent: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has commended the government for its decision to postpone discussions on the Entertainment Venue Act draft to allow for additional public input. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Nor, who is currently attending the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent, emphasized the importance of this