August 7, 2025

“Big Lek” Leads High-Level Delegation for Crucial GBC Talks in Malaysia

Kuala lumpur: “Big Lek” spearheaded a senior delegation to Malaysia this morning for critical discussions on the General Border Committee (GBC) and Cambodia. This initiative follows a special Cabinet meeting convened yesterday with the National Security Council to review a draft agreement. He stressed that Thailand’s sovereignty and national interests must be upheld in full. According to Thai News Agency,

Government Orders Rent Waiver for Crown Property at Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: The government has mandated all state agencies to support people impacted by the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, including a two-month rent waiver for Crown property to ease financial burdens. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that the government has instructed agencies to expedite aid for residents affected by the unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Government Extends Student Loan Period for Seven Provinces

Bangkok: The government has announced an extension of the loan period provided by the Student Loan Fund (SLF) for students in schools across seven provinces. This initiative comes with a budget allocation of 8.488 billion baht to support the second round of loans for the academic year 2025. The extended loan system aims to benefit students attending educational institutions impacted

Deputy Minister of Defense Arrives in Malaysia for Crucial GBC Meeting

Kuala lumpur: Deputy Minister of Defense, General Nattaphon Nakphanit, along with his delegation, has arrived in Malaysia to participate in the extraordinary meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) between Thailand and Cambodia. This gathering adheres to the core framework of negotiations, underscoring the importance of cross-border collaboration. According to Thai News Agency, General Nattaphon, acting in his capacity as

Interior Minister Dismisses Ubon Ratchathani Governor Over Budget Issues

Bangkok: The Interior Minister has unexpectedly dismissed the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani due to issues related to budget disbursement meant to support individuals affected by the Thai-Cambodian border situation. This decision was made just before a critical policy meeting at the Ministry of the Interior. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai,

Ubon Ratchathani Governor Dismissed Over Budget Management Negligence

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, acting as Prime Minister, has ordered the removal of the Ubon Ratchathani governor due to administrative deficiencies in managing border relief funds. The governor was found responsible for disbursing only 55,600 baht in compensation funds for the Thai-Cambodian border, significantly lower than the required amount. According to Thai News

“Thirat” Slams Ubon Ratchathani Governor for Unusually Delayed Budget Disbursement

Ubon ratchathani: Thirat criticized the Ubon Ratchathani governor for his unusually slow disbursement of budget funds, emphasizing the greater damage in comparison to neighboring provinces and highlighting his failure to foster public understanding. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Teerarat Samretwanit, Deputy Minister of Interior, addressed the governor’s transfer over the disbursement of funds intended to assist residents affected by

Palang Pracharath Party Demands Clarity on Trump’s Tariff Negotiations

Bangkok: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has urged the government to disclose comprehensive information regarding the recent tariff negotiations led by former US President Donald Trump. The party is specifically seeking clarity on the 19% import tax imposed by the United States and whether any goods are being granted a 0% tax rate, which could adversely affect Thai farmers. According