June 17, 2025

Prime Minister Awaits NACC Letter on Digital Wallet Budget Transfer

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has not yet received a letter from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concerning the transfer of the 2015 budget for the digital wallet project. This situation raises concerns as it could potentially violate Section 144. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, addressed the situation involving the NACC’s decision to accept the

Incompatibility of Thai and Cambodian Maps Poses Significant Risk in Border Accuracy

Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian maps cannot be overlaid, risking inaccuracies of several kilometers. Surveying and mapping experts confirm that maps of Thailand and Cambodia cannot be directly compared, which could cause coordinates to differ by hundreds of meters to several kilometers, directly affecting the determination of international borders. According to Thai News Agency, the map of Thailand used for general

Royal Thai Army Restricts Border Crossings to Prevent Casino Employment

Sa Kaeo: The Royal Thai Army has implemented stringent regulations at the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo Province, effectively prohibiting Thai citizens from crossing into Cambodia to work in casinos and entertainment venues located in Poipet. This measure has been in effect since 8:00 a.m. today. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Army has been managing the operations

Half-Half Travel Thailand Opens Registration for Entrepreneurs

Bangkok: Half-Half Travel Thailand is now open for registration for entrepreneurs, marking the first day of the initiative on June 17, 2025. Mr. Surawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced the commencement of the registration process for tourism entrepreneurs under the Half-Half Thailand project. The registration for individuals who wish to participate in the project is scheduled for

Anutin Dismisses Using Alpine Lawsuit for Political Negotiation

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made it clear that the ongoing legal dispute involving Alpine Company will not be leveraged for political bargaining. Anutin emphasized that Alpine has every right to seek legal recourse against the Ministry of Interior regarding the contested seizure of a golf course land title deed. According to Thai News Agency,

Mongkol Surassajja Launches Initiative to Distribute Thai Fruits Amid Cambodian Import Ban

Bangkok: In a proactive move to address the surplus of Thai agricultural products in the market, Mongkol Surassajja, President of the Senate, has launched an initiative named “Long Senab” to purchase and distribute fruits. This effort comes in response to Cambodia’s recent ban on Thai agricultural imports, which Mr. Mongkol dismisses as merely affecting local markets rather than significant ones.

Anutin Reaffirms Position on Interior Ministry Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Talks

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated his readiness for the Bhumjaithai Party to move to the opposition if the Ministry of Interior is taken from them. He emphasized the original agreement in forming the government and questioned the real intentions behind the desire for the Interior Ministry. Bhumjaithai has consistently supported the Prime Minister and the government in