April 22, 2025

Meteorology Department Warns of Extreme Heat in North and Central Regions

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the North and Central regions will experience extremely hot weather in some areas. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their health due to the hot to very hot conditions. The South is expected to encounter thunderstorms in certain areas, while Bangkok and its vicinity will generally experience hot weather

MEA Wireless Communication Road Project Advances with Electric Pole Removal Scheduled

Bangkok: MEA is set to advance the removal of electric poles in the middle of next year to enhance the city’s cityscape. MEA, or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, in collaboration with partner agencies, has successfully completed the removal of communication cables from electric poles along Wireless Road, stretching from Phloen Chit Intersection to Rama IV Road, a distance of 2.1

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Bangkok: The President of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand has expressed condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope, lauding his efforts to foster global peace and guiding Christians in a thanksgiving mass. According to Thai News Agency, Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Apakornrat, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, along with Father Suwat

Cabinet Approves Wage Adjustment for State Enterprise Employees

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a significant adjustment in compensation wages for state enterprise employees, focusing on newly hired individuals with bachelor’s degrees. This adjustment will ensure a minimum salary of no less than 18,150 baht, effective from May 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, the deputy government spokesman, announced that the Cabinet’s decision addresses the

Cabinet Approves Amendments to the Foreign Business Act to Support Increased Competitive Potential

Bangkok: Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the Cabinet has resolved to urgently amend the Alien Business Act of 1999 to reduce obstacles to Thai people’s occupations, economic development, trade and investment, and increase the country’s competitiveness. After the original law had been in use for 25 years, the principle was to ‘protect’ domestic entrepreneurs too much, which

Three Thai Nominee Suspects of China Railway Co., Ltd. Detained After Lengthy Interrogation

Bangkok: Special case investigators have detained three Thai nominee suspects of China Railway Co., Ltd. following over 10 hours of questioning. The suspects, identified as Mr. Manas, Mr. Prachuap, and Mr. Sophon, were taken to the Ratchadaphisek Criminal Court for detention, each denying all charges against them. Mr. Sophon claimed that he was invited to work by Mr. Prachuap and

Somchai Sajjapong Appointed as Chairman of Bank of Thailand Board

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Somchai Sajjapongse as the new Chairman of the Bank of Thailand board. This decision aims to align the country’s monetary policy more closely with government objectives. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the Cabinet meeting had sanctioned Somchai Sajjapongse’s appointment. Somchai will

Requesting Cooperation from Department Stores to Freeze Pork Prices Amid Rising Costs

Bangkok: The Department of Internal Trade is actively monitoring the surge in pork prices, which have reached their highest level in two years due to extreme heat affecting pig growth rates. The department is seeking cooperation from department stores to stabilize pork prices to prevent consumer impact. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Witthayakon Maneenet, Director-General of the Department of