May 7, 2025

Department of Public Works Leads Inspection of Collapsed Auditor General Building

Bangkok: The Department of Public Works conducted a thorough inspection of the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building. A team led by Mr. Pisut Sukhum, Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning, visited the site to assess the situation. The inspection team included structural engineering and materials science experts from Chulalongkorn University and

Building Collapse at State Audit Office: 11 People Still Missing

Bangkok: The number of people missing following the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General’s building has decreased to 11. The incident, which has shocked the nation, resulted in a total of 109 victims, with 89 confirmed fatalities, 9 injuries, and 11 individuals still unaccounted for. According to Thai News Agency, the Institute of Forensic Medicine has confirmed the

Arrest Warrants Issued for Shan 999 Gang Members After Knife Attack in Bangkok

Bangkok: Arrest warrants have been issued for two members of the 999 Shan gang following a violent knife attack on their fellow countrymen in the Prachasongkhro area. Authorities are actively pursuing these individuals to ensure they face justice. According to Thai News Agency, the incident involved a Burmese man who was attacked by members of the Shan 999 gang in

“Monporn” Orders Strict Enforcement of Rocket Launch Measures Near Airports

Bangkok: “Monporn” has mandated the Royal Thai Army to strictly enforce safety measures for rocket launches near airports, emphasizing the importance of balancing tradition with safety during the Bun Bang Fai Festival. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manop Jareonsri, Deputy Minister of Transport, has instructed the Department of Airports (DoA) to implement and promote safety measures for the launch

Thai Airways Alters Flight Routes Amid South Asia Conflict

Bangkok: Thai Airways adjusts flight routes to avoid conflict zones in South Asia. Following Pakistan’s announcement of the closure of some domestic airspace and airports due to the conflict in the South Asian region, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has made the decision to change the flight routes of its flights to Europe and South Asia. This change will

PPP Board Approves B1-B2 Piers at Laem Chabang Port, 12.8 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The PPP Committee has approved the B1-B2 piers at Laem Chabang Port, worth over 12.8 billion baht, to increase the competitiveness of Thai ports. Mr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, chaired the 1/2568 meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Policy Committee (PPP Committee), approving the principles of the B1 and B2 pier projects of Laem Chabang Port of the

BKS Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Managing Director Position

Bangkok: “BKS” has announced the list of candidates eligible to be interviewed and present their visions for the position of Managing Director on May 22 at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. According to Thai News Agency, The Transport Company Limited (BKS) revealed that the recruitment process for the Managing Director position was initially open from March 1 to March 31,

Oil Prices Unchanged Despite Diesel and Gasoline Tax Hike by 1 Baht/Liter

Bangkok: Oil prices remain unchanged after the government squeezed revenue by increasing diesel and gasoline taxes by 1 baht/liter today. The Oil Fund reduced collections so as not to affect the public, cutting the fund’s revenue by 50 million baht per day. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet agreed to increase the tax on both diesel and gasoline by