July 23, 2025

Retirement Lottery Approved with Overwhelming Support, Focus on Savings and Economic Impact

Bangkok: Gamblers rejoice! “Retirement Lottery” passes with 427 votes. “Phao Bhum” insists on coming out to fight the “underground lottery” that is fun to buy but sad when losing the lottery. Indicates that it is appropriate to start at 15 years. Believes that there is maturity to make a decision. Prepare to issue a law that the ministry can withdraw

Nan Province Faces Rising Water Levels as Storm Wipha Intensifies

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Interior 2 has expressed deep concern over the situation in Nan Province as water levels surged by 30 cm within just one hour due to the effects of Storm Wipha. The Ministry of Interior held an emergency meeting to address the risks posed by the storm, particularly in the North-Northeast regions and lowland areas near mountains,

Wirote Revives Campaign to End Military Court Trials for Soldiers

Bangkok: “Wirote” is set to reignite the campaign, “Hunting down soldiers to be put to civilian court,” originally championed by the Pheu Thai Party, following a Supreme Military Court ruling in the “Nong Mei case.” This case has spurred calls for the Prime Minister to sign the OPCAT convention, paving the way for the National Human Rights Commission and the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Brief Diplomats on Thai Soldiers Landmine Incident

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to brief the diplomatic corps and foreign diplomatic assistants this evening on the incident involving Thai soldiers stepping on a landmine. This briefing comes ahead of the Ministry’s plan to send protest letters to Cambodia and Japan, in its capacity as Ottawa President, following Cambodia’s violation of the convention. According to Thai

“Phao Bhum” Confirms Launch of Retirement Lottery in Fourth Quarter

Bangkok: “Phao Bhum” has confirmed that the first “retirement lottery” draw will be held in the fourth quarter of this year, with tickets available at 50 baht each. This initiative, discussed in the House of Representatives, aims to transform spending into savings, offering a chance for participants to win a 1 million baht first prize. The lottery is open to

Ploy Talay Joins Bhumjaithai Party, Aims to Address Phuket’s Key Issues

Phuket: “Ploy Talay”, a new generation from Phuket Province, has officially applied for membership in the Bhumjaithai Party. Ms. Ploy Talay Laksami Saengchan, a former executive committee member and deputy spokesperson of the Democrat Party, made the move following a recruitment announcement by Mr. Sirapop Duangsodsri, Director of the Bhumjaithai Party. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ploy Talay, who

Royal Thai Army Adjusts Media Strategy Amid IO-Cambodia Conflict

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army recently addressed the media to discuss changes in the reporting direction concerning the ongoing IO-Cambodia conflict. The Army emphasized that General Pana Klaewplodthuk, the Commander-in-Chief, is actively involved behind the scenes, introducing new units called “White and Black Units” to manage the situation. “Sergeant Bird” quoted a phrase underscoring the strategic importance of the region,

Pakornwut Unfazed by Potential Parliament Dissolution Amid Slim Vote Margins

Bangkok: Pakornwut Udompipatsakul, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, expressed his lack of concern over the potential dissolution of the parliament, citing slim vote margins as a reason why such a situation won’t persist for long. He emphasized that the Prachachon Party will not propose a candidate for the 2nd Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is