July 29, 2025

Cabinet Appoints New High-Ranking Officials Across Ministries

Bangkok: The Cabinet has announced the appointment of several high-ranking officials, including the designation of Chayanan Phakdijit as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, confirmed the decision, which aims to fill the vacant position at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment with Ms. Phakdijit, who previously served as

Thailand Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions with Cambodia

Bangkok: The National Security Council (NSCC) has issued a statement affirming control over 11 areas and has warned of potential cyber attacks amidst escalating tensions with Cambodia. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) insists that Thailand remains committed to the ceasefire agreement, while accusing Cambodia of violations that threaten Thailand’s sovereignty. According to Thai News Agency, Rear Admiral Surasan

Ministry of Interior Urges Citizens to Delay Returning Home Amid Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to citizens, urging them to delay returning to their residences until security forces provide confirmation of safety. This directive is part of an urgent call to adhere to the “Protect the Back Area” policy. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Interior sent an urgent letter, dated July 24, 2025,

Cabinet Approves Principle of License Fees for Waste Management Services

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation specifying fees for issuing licenses, certificates of notification, and providing services for the management of toxic and hazardous waste or garbage to communities. This new regulation aims to establish a structured fee system for waste management services, addressing a gap left by previous regulations. According to Thai News Agency,

Deputy Government Spokesperson Urges Media to Rely on Verified Sources

Bangkok: Deputy Government Spokesperson requests media cooperation in reporting news from reliable sources, fearing that fake news will not benefit Thailand in the international arena. Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced after the Cabinet meeting that the current political and border situation, including various threats, is quite tense. She therefore requests cooperation from both Thai and international media to

Maris Issues Protest Letter to ASEAN, US, China, and UN Over Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict

Bangkok: Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has sent a protest letter to ASEAN, the United States, China, and the United Nations, following a request from a close friend. He emphasized that Cambodia’s actions were not the end of the matter and assured that Thailand would respond after negotiations concluded. Maris urged everyone not to worry and promised that the

Cavalry Detains 18 Cambodian Soldiers in Sam Tae Area After Surrender

Sisaket: The Royal Thai Army has disclosed the detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers following a raid by cavalry forces on a Cambodian stronghold in the Sam Tae area, Sisaket Province. The soldiers surrendered and were disarmed according to international humanitarian principles, following which the necessary procedures were undertaken. According to Thai News Agency, Major General Winthai Suwaree, the Army spokesman,

Thai Government Denies Use of Biological Weapons in Cambodia

Bangkok: The Thai government has reiterated that it will never use biological weapons in Cambodia. It emphasized that the situation is a border clash and criticized misinformation spreading on social media as an attempt to create division in the region. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, and the committee of the Special