July 23, 2025

Thanapisal Kuhapremkit and Paiboon Nalinthrangkun Elected to SET Board

Bangkok: Thanapisal Kuhapremkit and Paiboon Nalinthrangkun have been elected as directors of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) board, effective August 5, 2025. This decision was made during the extraordinary meeting of SET members to replace the directors whose terms are set to expire. According to Thai News Agency, the SET Extraordinary General Meeting No. 1/2025, held on July 23,

Phumtham’s Confidence in Coalition Government and Legal Challenges

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed confidence in the stability and future of the coalition government, while addressing ongoing legal challenges and political dynamics. He stated that Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra assured coalition parties of the government’s longevity and potential future collaborations. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham discussed a recent dinner party with coalition

Thailand’s Trump Tariff Expected to Stay Below 20% Amid Southeast Asian Trends

Bangkok: “Sirikanlaya” anticipates that the final “Trump tariff” on Thailand will remain under 20%, following trends observed among Southeast Asian nations, which hover around 19-20%. She advises that farmers currently planting animal feed corn should consider transitioning to other crops if the United States proceeds with full liberalization. The issue of imitating Chinese products is also seen as complex, with

Ministry of Education Orders School Closures as Storm Wipha Approaches

Bangkok: The Ministry of Education has ordered districts in the path of the impending storm Wipha to prepare for potential disruptions, including the immediate closure of schools if necessary. The Ministry of Agriculture is also emphasizing the importance of mitigating impacts on the agricultural sector. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government spokesman, disclosed that the

Suvarnabhumi Airport Tops Global Ranking for Most Airlines Served

Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked first in the world for the number of airlines it serves, positioning Thailand as a premier tourist destination. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the deputy government spokeswoman, revealed that a survey conducted by Brilliant Maps identified Suvarnabhumi Airport as the leading airport globally with 113 airlines

Supachai Calls for Investigation into Director-General’s Land Department Order

Bangkok: Supachai Jaismut, Chairman of the Legal Working Group of the Bhumjaithai Party, has initiated steps to scrutinize the actions of the Director-General of the Land Department concerning the controversial Khao Kradong case. The move involves setting up a committee to investigate the decision not to revoke a land title deed, a decision that has been upheld by the Administrative

Interior Ministry to Investigate Khao Kradong Land Dispute

Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior has initiated an investigation into the Khao Kradong land dispute by establishing seven committees, although no timeline has been set for the submission of the investigation results. The investigation follows concerns about the decision not to revoke the land title deeds in the contested area. According to Thai News Agency, the order to investigate was

Phumtham to Submit Director-General’s Explanation on Khao Kradong Land Issue to Inspection Committee

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting Prime Minister, announced his plans to submit the explanation from the Director-General of the Land Department regarding the Khao Kradong issue to an investigation committee. He emphasized that if the explanation is correct, the matter will be resolved. Phumtham stressed that his actions are not intended to intimidate but