May 23, 2025

True Announces Compensation for Signal Failure

Bangkok: True announced compensation after the signal went down yesterday. Meanwhile, the Consumer Council called on the NBTC to review the structure of the transportation market. According to Thai News Agency, after True’s signal went down yesterday, mobile and True internet users experienced signal failure in many areas across the country. True announced an apology. Initial investigation found that the

OR Tops Global Sustainability Rankings in Retail Sector for Second Year

Bangkok: PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) has achieved the top rank in the retail industry group in the S and P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 (CSA) Score for the second consecutive year. The company has also been included in ‘The Sustainability Yearbook 2025’, solidifying its position as a leader in global sustainability. According to Thai

Santhiya Submits Additional Documents to Election Commission for Investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Pirapan

Bangkok: Mr. Sonthiya Sawasdee, former advisor to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights, has intensified his efforts to prompt an investigation into Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, by submitting additional documents to the Election Commission (EC). His submission aims to address concerns about Mr. Pirapan’s alleged shareholding in four

Urgent Investigation into Fatal Shooting at Songkhla Grocery Store

Songkhla: Police are investigating a shooting incident at a grocery store on the Khuan Hin-Thung Wang road in Ban Bo Rakam, Songkhla Province. At the scene, many AK47 shell casings were found. The store owner reported that Mr. Jiraphan and two friends were drinking kratom water until almost 2 a.m. when an unknown number of assailants drove a sedan with

Palm-Garlic Prices Fall, Commerce Ministry Coordinates to Solve the Problem

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is continuously monitoring the situation of agricultural products, helping to solve the problem of low garlic prices, coordinating with many agencies to solve the problem and find markets to sell them. As for palm oil, legal action has been taken against more than 10 operators who have taken advantage of farmers. According to Thai News

DDPM Issues Flash Flood and Mudslide Alert for 52 Provinces

Bangkok: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), under the Ministry of Interior, has issued an urgent alert to 52 provinces across Thailand, warning them to brace for potential flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and flooding from May 23-27, 2025. The DDPM is actively coordinating with regions at risk to monitor and prepare for these possible natural disasters. According

REIC Reports Slowdown in Housing Market for Q1/68, Earthquake Impact Minimal on Loans

Bangkok: The GHB Real Estate Information Center has reported a slowdown in the housing market during the first quarter of 2025. This trend is attributed to the prevailing economic conditions, with the Real Estate Information Center highlighting government initiatives to temporarily reduce transfer and mortgage fees to 0.01%, relax LTV criteria, and mitigate trade tensions, which are expected to aid

Appeal Court Sentences Swiss National to One Month for Assaulting Doctor

Bangkok: The Court of Appeals Region 8 has overturned a previous verdict, sentencing ‘David’, a Swiss national and owner of an elephant camp, to one month in prison for assaulting a doctor on February 24, 2024. The court deemed the act serious and refused to suspend the sentence. However, it has been reported that the defendant has already left the