August 12, 2025

Three Candidates for Army Region 2 Commander Unveiled Amidst Border Tensions

Bangkok: Three candidates have emerged as potential successors for the position of 2nd Army Region Commander, following the impending retirement of Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang on September 30. Social media platforms are abuzz with calls to maintain stability by postponing the change of command until the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border situation is resolved. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin

Royal Thai Army Honors Queen Mother with 21-Gun Royal Salute

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army fired a royal salute to honor Her Majesty the Queen Mother on the occasion of her birthday, August 12, 2025. Today at 12:00 noon at Sanam Luang, Royal Thai Army, the 1st Artillery Battalion, 1st Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard, fired a 21-gun royal salute to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. According to

Alongkot Denies Senate’s Intention to Reject 2016 Budget Bill

Bangkok: Alongkot Worakit, Vice Chairman of the Special Committee on the Study of the Draft Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2026, has refuted claims that the Senate is planning to reject the 2016 budget bill, emphasizing the detrimental impact such a decision would have on the national economy. He clarified that the Senate’s role is limited to providing observations rather

Royal Thai Navy Honors Queen Mother with 21-Gun Salute

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Navy fired a royal salute to honor Her Majesty the Queen Mother on the occasion of her birthday, August 12, 2025. The ceremony took place at Wichaiprasit Fort within the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters in the Old Palace, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok. According to Thai News Agency, the 1st Infantry Battalion, King’s Guard, 1st Infantry Regiment,

Government Spokesman Urges Cambodia to Avoid Misinterpretation of Slingshot Seed Initiative

Bangkok: A government spokesman has advised Cambodia to exercise caution and avoid employing misleading tactics following the emergence of images depicting Thailand’s use of slingshots, which were actually used for planting seeds as part of a reforestation effort. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, a member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), commented on the release

Royal Thai Air Force Honors Queen Sirikit’s Birthday with 21-Gun Salute

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Air Force marked a significant occasion on August 12, 2025, by firing a royal salute to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s birthday. The 21-gun royal salute was held at the Royal Thai Air Force Aviation Park and was conducted by the Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Air Force Command. According to Thai News Agency, the practice

Anutin Sees No Imminent Election Amidst Rumors of Resignation

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has dismissed rumors regarding Paethongtarn’s resignation as mere speculation and clarified that an election is not anticipated until 2026. He emphasized that the current political situation remains unclear, particularly with the Prime Minister being suspended from duty, which prevents the dissolution of parliament. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin addressed the recent

Anutin Calls for Legal Compliance in Khao Kradong Land Dispute

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has raised concerns over the Khao Kradong land rights issue, emphasizing the need for all parties involved to adhere to legal procedures and avoid using power to harass each other, which he fears could hinder the country’s progress. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin addressed the ongoing revocation of land rights by