April 23, 2025

Minister of Agriculture Announces Measures to Address Declining Rubber Prices

Bangkok: Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has convened a meeting with the Rubber Control Committee to address the pressing issue of declining rubber prices. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation among the private sector and Thai farmers to tackle the price slump, establish a rubber control zone to curb illegal rubber activities, and ensure the sustainability of

Transport Ministry Rebuts False Claims About Bus Accident

Bangkok: The Transport Spokesperson firmly stated that the vehicle involved in a recent accident was not equipped with an NGV gas system. Krichanon Aiyapanya responded to claims made by the PPRP spokesman, emphasizing that the bus involved utilized diesel fuel, not NGV, and criticized the spreading of misinformation that could mislead the public. The Ministry of Transport is committed to

Brutal Taxi Driver Arrested for Stabbing Hotel Maid to Death

Kanthararom: Police have arrested a brutal taxi driver who stabbed a hotel maid more than 50 times with a knife, resulting in her death. During questioning, his statements were incoherent. According to Thai News Agency, Kanthararom Police Station in Sisaket Province intercepted a green-yellow taxi with Bangkok license plates. The driver, identified as Mr. Natthaphas, age 47, was accused of

Chinese Investors Abandon Budget Bureau Building Project, Leaving Officials Worried

Bangkok: Officials are expressing concerns about the newly constructed Budget Bureau building after Chinese investors pulled out of the project. The building, with only 60% of its space usable, faces numerous issues and remains incomplete. According to Thai News Agency, officials and administrators have been hesitant to commence work inside the Budget Bureau building due to damage caused by an

Gold Prices Plummet as World Trade War Concerns Ease

Bangkok: Gold, considered a risky asset, experienced a significant decline today with a drop of 1,300 baht in the first hour of trading. This decline followed the strengthening of the dollar and easing concerns over the trade war. The Thai baht also weakened sharply while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its forecast for Thailand’s GDP growth to 1.8% for

Deputy Minister Songsak Thongsri Leads Efforts to Address Land Issues in Thailand

Bangkok: Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Minister of Interior, convened the 1/2568 meeting of the Subcommittee on Solving Problems of Public Land, Abandoned Private Land, and other land-related issues under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior. The meeting, which took place at the Ratchabophit Meeting Room in the Damrong Rajanubhab Building, was attended by key officials including Mr. Chamnanwit Terat,

State Audit Office’s Steel Inspection Reveals Substandard Rebar from Xin Ke Yuan

Bangkok: The results of the State Audit Office’s second round of steel inspection have unveiled that the 20 mm rebar from “Xin Ke Yuan” does not meet the required standards. The Ministry of Industry has forwarded these findings to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for use in the State Audit Office building collapse case. According to Thai News Agency,

Brave Woman Overcomes King Cobra Attack with Bare Hands

Watthana Nakhon: A brave woman fought off a king cobra with her bare hands after being bitten while searching for mushrooms in Sa Kaeo Province. The incident left Ms. Supin, aged 47, with a gaping wound, but she managed to subdue the snake and seek medical help. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Supin encountered the king cobra on the