August 8, 2025

Chaiya Promma Pays Respects at Parliament Shrines Before Assuming Deputy Speaker Role

Bangkok: Chaiya Promma, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, paid respects at the Phra Siam Devathirat shrine and the Grandfather-Grandmother shrine at the Parliament building as he prepares to assume office. Chaiya, a member of the Pheu Thai Party and an MP for Nong Bua Lamphu, is expected to receive royal approval before the upcoming parliamentary session

Department of Land Transport Launches Annual Vehicle Tax Payment Service via Paotang App

Bangkok: The Department of Land Transport has introduced a new service allowing annual vehicle tax payments through the “Paotang” application, marking its 84th anniversary with this significant advancement in public service. According to Thai News Agency, the service, now available to the public, was launched as part of a collaborative effort between the Department of Land Transport and Krungthai Bank

Chiang Rai Constituency 7 By-Election Scheduled for September 14

Chiang rai: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the by-election for Chiang Rai Constituency 7, which will take place on September 14. The election aims to fill the vacant position in the House of Representatives for this constituency. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT resolved to hold the election following the issuance of a Royal Decree. The

BOI Approves Import Duty Exemption for Used Machinery from Cambodia, Encouraging Investors to Relocate to Thailand

Bangkok: The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved measures to assist investors affected by the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, including exemptions from import duties on used machinery from Cambodia and support for investors relocating their production bases to Thailand. The board also noted that border issues are impacting international logistics costs and key industrial supply chains. Furthermore, the board

Rangsiman Dismisses Claims of 70 Orange MPs Leaving People’s Party as Fake News

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has strongly refuted reports suggesting that 70 MPs from the People’s Party (PPPO) intend to depart before the next election. He labeled these claims as baseless and designed to sow distrust within the party. According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman stated that the reports were entirely fictional

Private Sector Urges Monetary Policy Committee to Lower Interest Rates to Aid SMEs

Bangkok: The private sector is advocating for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce interest rates, aiming to alleviate the financial strain on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kriangkrai Thienukul, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), emphasized the necessity for the MPC to consider an appropriate policy interest rate. This adjustment is

Civilian Implicated in Thai Submarine Procurement Corruption Scandal

Bangkok: A civilian identified only by the initials “B” has been implicated in a corruption case related to the procurement of submarines for the Thai Navy. The controversy centers around the choice of engines used in the submarines, with questions raised about why Chinese engines were selected instead of the originally promised German engines. According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman

Thai Stock Market Sees Slight Decline as Index Closes at 1,259.07 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks ended the trading session at 1,259.07 points, marking a decline of 6.08 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) experienced fluctuations, remaining predominantly in negative territory throughout the day. The index reached a high of 1,266.01 points and a low of 1,253.24 points, with a total trading value of 51.232 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency,