April 15, 2025

Prime Minister Praises Agencies for Reducing Songkran Accident Statistics

Bangkok: The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all agencies for their efforts in safeguarding the public during the Songkran Festival, following a report indicating a significant decrease in accident statistics by more than 20% over four days. The government continues to enforce strict control measures across all areas to minimize potential losses. According to Thai News Agency, Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman

PM Expresses Condolences on Death of Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn expressed her condolences on the passing of former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, posted a message of condolence on the passing of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, saying, ‘I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the 5th Prime Minister

China Approves Additional BY2 Testing Labs to Support Thai Durian Exports

Bangkok: The Minister of Agriculture announced that China has certified seven more BY2 testing labs, resulting in Thailand having ten certified laboratories nationwide, ensuring support for the upcoming durian export season. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated that the Ministry is closely monitoring the preparedness of laboratories capable of

Krabi Dam Remains Unaffected by Recent Earthquake, Ensures Safety Measures

Krabi: The Minister of Agriculture confirmed that the 3.5-magnitude earthquake in Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province, did not affect the stability of irrigation dams in the area after inspecting all five medium-sized water storage dams and finding them to be in normal condition. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed that

Thong Pha Phum Earthquake Leaves Vajiralongkorn and Srinakarin Dams Unaffected

Kanchanaburi: The 2.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Thong Pha Phum District did not impact the Vajiralongkorn and Srinakarin Dams, which remain strong and safe. According to Thai News Agency, the Earthquake Watch website reported the tremor occurred at 19.52 on April 14, 2025, in Tambon Tha Khanun, Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi Province, with a depth of 1 kilometer. Following

Flash Floods and Mudslides in Lamphun Lead to Tragic Loss of Life

Lamphun: Heavy rain hits Lamphun, Mae Tha district, mudslides cover houses, causing damage.There was a heavy rainstorm in Lamphun Province, especially in Mae Tha District, causing flash floods and mud to flow down the river, washing away houses of residents in Ban Huai Hom Nok, Tambon Ta Mae Lop, Amphoe Mae Tha, Lamphun Province. In areas near the river, two

Chiang Rai and Trat Residents Celebrate Wan Phaya Wan with Merit-Making Traditions

Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai residents participated in merit-making activities at local temples on “Wan Phaya Wan,” adhering to the New Year tradition of the city. In Trat, Buddhists engaged in rituals such as pouring water on Buddha images and bringing sand into temples. According to Thai News Agency, Wan Phaya Wan, also known as Wan Taling Sok, marks the traditional

Chiang Mai Residents Celebrate Lanna New Year with Traditional Rituals

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai people go to temples to make merit, pour water on Buddha images, and plant Tung Cho Tung Chai flags for good fortune in the Lanna New Year or Songkran tradition. According to Thai News Agency, today marks Wan Phaya Wan, the first day of the new year according to the beliefs of the Lanna people. On