April 22, 2025

Cabinet Approves Additional Budget for Flood Relief During Rainy Season 2024

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved an additional financial framework aimed at providing relief to flood victims during the 2024 rainy season, along with the annual budget for fiscal year 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the central budget includes a reserve fund for emergencies or necessary cases, with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation designated as the budget recipient.

Cabinet Approves Measures to Prevent Rehiring Corrupt Former Civil Servants

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved measures to prevent former civil servants who commit disciplinary and corruption violations from returning to civil service. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy government spokeswoman, revealed that the cabinet gave its approval in principle to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)’s measures aimed at preventing corruption in the recruitment of individuals who have previously left government service due

Pichai Explains Decision to Postpone US Negotiations Amid Global Trade Changes

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has clarified the reasons for delaying negotiations with the United States concerning tariffs, attributing the decision to the rapidly evolving global trade landscape. He emphasized the importance of not rushing into discussions without thorough preparation and understanding of the current situation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichai explained

Budget Bureau Confirms Continued Use of Digital Wallet Project for Economic Stimulus

Bangkok: Budget Bureau reports that the Prime Minister has disbursed investment budgets beyond the target of 72.93% from the target of 66% in the first quarter of this year. He confirmed that the 68 economic stimulus budget will still be used in the digital wallet project as before. The government has not ordered any adjustments. According to Thai News Agency,

Phumtham and Anutin Display Unity Amid Coalition Rumors at Government House

Bangkok: “Phumtham” walks hand in hand with “Anutin” in Government House, happily, ending conflicts with coalition parties. “Sia Nu” teases, if you don’t believe it, you’ll have to kiss him on the cheek. According to Thai News Agency, reports emerged following the 2026 budget meeting at Thai Khu Fah Building. Mr. Phumtham Vejchai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense,

Flags Lowered Across the Kingdom as Nation Mourns Pope Francis

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has called upon government agencies and state enterprises to lower their flags to half-mast for three days, from April 23 to April 25, in mourning of Pope Francis’s passing. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Natjaree Anantasin, Secretary-General to the Cabinet, issued an urgent letter from the Office of the Secretariat of the Cabinet. This directive

Ministry of Higher Education to Crack Down on Illegal Work by Foreign Students

Bangkok: “Supamas” reveals that the Ministry of Higher Education is preparing to discuss and strictly inspect foreign students who use study visas to work illegally. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Higher Education is set to meet with the Immigration Bureau on April 23 to establish stringent guidelines for inspecting foreign students using study visas to work illegally

Crazy Husband Burns Down House Resulting in Mother-in-Law’s Death, Wife Survives

In Buri District: A husband set fire to his wife’s house, resulting in the death of his 79-year-old mother-in-law. The wife survived as she was not at home during the incident. According to Thai News Agency, fire engines from the Tambon Namtan Administrative Organization and local administrative organizations responded to the blaze. They worked to contain the fire that engulfed