September 16, 2025

Khunying Potjaman Joins Pheu Thai Party, Urges MPs to Continue the Fight

Bangkok: Khunying Potjaman joined the Pheu Thai Party, telling MPs to “keep fighting”. Members applauded, conveying the message that Shinawatra is still going. According to Thai News Agency, at the weekly Pheu Thai Party meeting, Deputy Leader Chusak Sirinil and core leader Suriya Jungrungreangkit chaired the gathering. When Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the party leader, entered the meeting room, party members applauded

Sophon Saram Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister in New Cabinet List

Bangkok: The newly updated Cabinet list reveals significant changes, including Sophon Saram’s appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and the introduction of new roles within the Prime Minister’s Office. Mallika Jiraphanwanich is also named as Deputy Minister of Transport. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has finalized a comprehensive list of 36 Cabinet members, which is anticipated to

Cambodia Pledges Action on Call Center Gangs, Plans to Collaborate with Thailand

Phnom penh: Cambodia has assured Thailand of its commitment to tackling the call center gang issue, promising to submit an action plan within a month. This development follows a significant meeting between Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabut, Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Siang Sarid, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police of Cambodia, which focused

Gang of Money Mule Accounts Arrested for Aiding Chinese Call Centers

Lamphun: A gang of seven members involved in money mule scams was apprehended for withdrawing money on behalf of a Chinese call center network. Over 500,000 baht in cash was seized during the operation. The gang admitted to receiving 7,000 baht per million baht they helped to withdraw. They revealed that the money, used to scam victims, had already been

Buffalo Eye Hero Statue Ready for Gold Pouring Ceremony

Prasat ta kwai: The statue of “Buffalo Eye Hero,” commemorating Sergeant Jirayu Singh-on, has been completed and is now ready for the gold pouring ceremony. Sergeant Jirayu Singh-on was a soldier who lost his life during a conflict with Cambodia at Prasat Ta Kwai. According to Thai News Agency, the wax figure of Sergeant Jirayu has been finished, and preparations

Nakhon Phanom Hosts 12-Day World Boat Racing Festival

Nakhon phanom: Nakhon Phanom is currently hosting a World Boat Racing Festival that spans 12 days and 12 nights. The event has drawn participants and spectators from various regions, highlighting the cultural significance and communal spirit of the festival. According to Thai News Agency, the festival features a diverse range of activities, with the boat races being the main attraction.

“Broken Elephant Head” Phenomenon Shuts Down Erawan Waterfall Activities

Kanchanaburi: Erawan National Park has announced a temporary closure of all waterfall activities, effective September 16, 2025, following heavy rainfall in upstream areas. This has resulted in a severe flood and the occurrence of a “broken elephant’s head,” a natural phenomenon that occurs only during the high water season each year. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General

Chao Phraya Dam’s Increased Water Discharge Approved to Manage Rising Floodwaters

Bangkok: The Royal Irrigation Department is set to increase the water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam to over 2,000 cubic meters per second, following the approval from the National Water Resources Committee. This decision comes in response to the increased floodwaters from the north and the persistent monsoon trough affecting the Central region. Communities both north and downstream of