May 7, 2025

Senator Pisit Clarifies Misunderstandings Over 4D Cinema Renovation and Language Project

Bangkok: Senator Phisit has firmly stated that he did not request a budget to construct a new 4D cinema but only sought funds for the renovation of an existing information room meant for public use. He emphasized that the project was not intended for Members of Parliament or Senators, but for the general public’s benefit. Senator Phisit also addressed concerns

Plodprasob Urges Auditor General to Take Responsibility for Building Collapse

Bangkok: Mr. Plodprasob Suraswadi, Chairman of the Special Committee to Study the Improvement of Construction Standards, Safety Standards, Remedies for Affected Persons, and the Development of the Potential of the Construction Contractor Industry in a Systemic Way, has called on the Auditor General to personally address the committee regarding the collapse of the new Auditor General’s building. The incident nearly

PM Congratulates Lawrence Wong on Election Victory

Bangkok: The Prime Minister telephoned to congratulate Mr. Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, on the opportunity to win the election, and prepared to join forces with ASEAN to cope with global economic challenges. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, had a telephone conversation with Mr. Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, to

Heated Again, KNLA Joins KNDO to Attack Myanmar Soldiers

Bangkok: The Thai-Myanmar border on the opposite side of Tak Province: The region is experiencing renewed turmoil as the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) teams up with the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) to launch assaults on Myanmar soldiers stationed at the Repanadi base. The conflict has forced more than 100 refugees to seek safety across the border in Thailand.

Jiraporn Leads ASEAN Media Ministers’ Meeting to Tackle Fake News and Promote Digital Media Cooperation

Bandar Seri Begawan: Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office of Thailand, spearheaded the 17th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) Meeting and the 8th ASEAN and Dialogue Partners’ Meeting (AMRI+3) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The meetings, held on May 7-8, 2025, focused on enhancing regional cooperation to prevent fake news and promote the creative use of

Office of the Auditor General Building Collapse: Seven Key Issues Identified

Bangkok: The Committee on Construction Standards Improvement has identified seven critical observations leading to the collapse of the State Audit Office building. Spearheaded by Mr. Plodprasob Suraswadi, former Deputy Prime Minister, the committee has called upon the State Audit Office Governor to provide explanations or face direct inquiries at his residence. The collapse, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds,

Deputy Auditor General Unveils Causes Behind Auditor General Building Collapse

Bangkok: Deputy Auditor General has presented documents detailing the reasons for the collapse of the Auditor General’s Office building. The construction plan had been revised nine times, affecting areas such as elevator shafts, structure, and brickwork, prior to extending the work period. Concerns have been raised regarding Italian-Thai-China Railway Co., Ltd., which submitted bidding documents prior to merging into the

Army Commander Enhances Security Measures in Narathiwat Province

Narathiwat: The Army Commander visited Narathiwat Province to monitor measures to increase control of the area and take care of the people, and to urgently track down the perpetrators of violence to bring them to justice as soon as possible. General Pana Klaewplodtook, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army/Deputy Director of Internal Security Operations Command, led the commanders of the