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