October 20, 2025

Typhoon Fengchen’s Changing Path Due to Cold Winds from China

Bangkok: Typhoon Fengchen’s trend is changing as cold winds begin to spread to Thailand. The Meteorological Department reported that Tropical Storm Fengchen, over the upper South China Sea, is beginning to change direction due to the influence of a cold air mass spreading from China. The storm will not directly hit Thailand, but rain will still be expected in the

Thailand Plans to Address Border Fence Construction with Cambodia at Upcoming JBC Meeting

Chanthaburi: Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will notify Cambodia of its plan to construct a border fence along the agreed-upon sovereign boundary during a special session of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to be held in Chanthaburi province on October 21-22, a ministry spokesman said. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai delegation will raise one main issue for discussion:

Samsen Police Station Demolition and Road Resurfacing to Conclude in Two Weeks

Bangkok: Demolition of the Samsen Police Station building has been expedited, and road surfaces have been adjusted with completion anticipated in 14 days. According to Thai News Agency, the accelerated efforts also include a proposal for private agencies to investigate the cause of a giant sinkhole and disclose findings to the public. Prof. Dr. Amorn Pimanmas, President of the Structural

Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off in Thailand Amid Rising Veggie Prices

Bangkok: Thailand’s annual Vegetarian Festival began its preliminary phase on Monday, with large crowds in key areas like Yaowarat and Phuket despite a sharp increase in vegetable prices caused by recent floods. The nine-day festival officially starts on Tuesday (Oct. 21-29), but many started a day early for the traditional “stomach cleansing” ritual, abstaining from meat for merit and preparation.

Residents Reclaim Land After 30-Year Encroachment Dispute

Nong ya kaew: The people of Nong Ya Kaew and Nong Chan have had their encroached land returned. Owners of several plots of land in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo and Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung subdistrict, Sa Kaeo province, have accepted the prospect of losing their land to Cambodians who have encroached on their land and refused to leave. But

Bangkok Unveils Traffic Management Plan for Samsen Road Ahead of School Term

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced a detailed traffic management plan for Samsen Road to ease congestion as the new school term begins on October 27th. The plan includes adjustments to traffic lanes and signal lights aimed at facilitating a smoother commute for parents during peak hours. According to Thai News Agency, the initiative was discussed during the

‘Half-Half Plus’ Registration Opens, Sees Massive First-Day Demand

Bangkok: The first-day registration for Thailand’s “Half-Half Plus” co-payment stimulus scheme saw overwhelming public demand, quickly filling most available slots. Registration, which is open from October 20 to 26 via the Paotang app, saw approximately 17.5 million of the 20 million slots filled within the first five hours of opening. According to Thai News Agency, the scheme, which runs from

Exposing Smugglers: Chinese Gang Chases Vietnamese Man Back to Cambodian Scammers’ Lair

Oddar meanchey: A news team received a video clip from a Cambodian source showing a Chinese gang chasing a Vietnamese man who was trying to escape a scammer’s lair. A recent investigation revealed that the scammer gang had hidden away in Or Samet on the Cambodian side, expanding their empire, forcing Thailand to be vigilant. According to Thai News Agency,