May 3, 2025

Solution Proposed for Bribery Issues in Government Procurement Projects

Bangkok: The problem of bribery in the bidding of government procurement projects has led to corruption issues that deplete the budget and create structural problems within the economic system. Dr. Mana Nimitmongkol, President of the Anti-Corruption Organization (Thailand), has been engaged in discussions to address this pressing issue. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Nimitmongkol emphasized that the prevalence of

Akkaradet Affirms Pirapan’s Non-Involvement in Relief Bag Allegations

Bangkok: Akaradet Wongpitakroj, spokesman for the Palang Pracharath Party, has publicly asserted that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, is not implicated in the ongoing investigation concerning relief bags. He stated Pirapan’s readiness to provide evidence to support his non-involvement, amidst claims of political discreditation following disputes over electricity bills. Akaradet is confident that these allegations will

NHRC Condemns Violence Against Vulnerable Groups in Narathiwat

Narathiwat: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong condemnation following a series of violent incidents targeting vulnerable groups in Narathiwat Province. These attacks have resulted in the tragic deaths and serious injuries of children, the elderly, and the disabled. According to Thai News Agency, the violent events unfolded on May 2, 2025, including a horrific case in

Pichai and Jiraporn Visit Roi Et to Monitor Debt Relief Project for Farmers

Roi Et: Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, along with Ms. Jiraporn Sinthuprai, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, traveled to Roi Et Province to oversee the second phase of the debt relief initiative aimed at boosting farmers’ income. Their visit included stops at Chaturaphak Phiman Ratchaphisek School and Roi Et College of Agriculture and

Ministry of Public Health Warns of Anthrax Threat with 80% Mortality Rate

Loei: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a warning regarding anthrax, stating that the disease is highly contagious and carries a mortality rate of up to 80%. In Loei Province, a dead cow was discovered by villagers, prompting an investigation by the Livestock Office. Initial inspections suggest the cow’s death resulted from ingesting a nylon rope used to tie

Truck Transporting Cucumbers Conceals Illegal Myanmar Workers at Thai Border

Mae Sot: Security officials intercepted a truck carrying cucumbers that had been used to conceal four illegal foreign workers at the Mae Sot border in Tak Province. The incident occurred as Myanmar workers were reported to be continuously entering the region illegally. According to Thai News Agency, military personnel from the Rajamanu Task Force, in collaboration with the Naresuan Task

Yacht Catches Fire in Sattahip Waters, Prompting Emergency Response

Sattahip: A yacht caught fire in Ao Ban Amphoe, Na Chom Thian Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. It took officers almost 1 hour to bring the fire under control. According to Thai News Agency, the yacht Kemi, registration number 500053626, 60 gross tons, and classified as a special seagoing vessel, was carrying 23 passengers when it was anchored in the