October 29, 2025

Seven Sports Associations Announce Ambitious Medal Goals for SEA Games 2025

Bangkok: Seven sports associations have set an ambitious target of securing 24 gold medals in the third round of the SEA Games Meet the Press. According to Thai News Agency, these associations unveiled their plans and objectives during the Meet the Press SEA Games 2025, Round 3 event. The sports categories targeted include Extreme sports, aiming for 6 gold medals,

Hong Thai Inhalers Under FDA Scrutiny for Microbial Contamination

Bangkok: “Hong Thai” executives have clarified reports concerning an FDA finding of germs in an old batch of their inhalers, asserting compliance with standards and their readiness to assume full responsibility. Mr. Thiraphong Rabuetham, known as “Keng,” who owns Hong Thai Herbal Products Co., Ltd., spoke to Prachachat Business to address the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) findings that “Hong

Bhutan’s King and Queen Pay Respects to Late Thai Queen Mother

Bangkok: Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan formally paid their respects to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother of Thailand on Wednesday. According to Thai News Agency, the royal couple arrived at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace shortly before 10 a.m. to lay a

Deputy Spokesperson Ayrin Visits Half-Half Plus Market in Pathum Thani to Launch Economic Initiative

Bangkok: Deputy Government Spokesperson Ayrin visited the “Half-Half Plus” market in Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province, on the first day of the project. The atmosphere was lively. It is expected that the project will generate over 88 billion baht in revenue nationwide. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, inspected the readiness of community

Bangkok Organizes Loi Krathong Festival at 110 Locations

Bangkok: The city of Bangkok is continuing with its traditional Loi Krathong festival across 110 locations, although the format has been modified this year to reflect a period of mourning for Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok and spokesperson for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, announced that while the festival will proceed,

Government Spokesman Encourages Spending on “Half-Half Plus” Project

Bangkok: Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat is urging citizens to take advantage of the “Half-Half Plus” project, which runs from October 29 to December 31, 2025, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The Ministry of Finance is still welcoming applications from businesses interested in participating in the initiative until December 19. According to Thai News Agency, Siripong, representing the Prime Minister’s

Ministry of Agriculture Launches Rice Collection Pilot Project to Stabilize Prices

Bangkok: The Ministry of Agriculture is initiating a pilot project to collect rice during the rainy season to support rice prices. Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has directed the Cooperative Promotion Department to work with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) on a rice collection and value-added loan project. This

Maris Urges Thailand to Avoid Becoming a Pawn in US Rare Earth Strategy

Bangkok: Maris Sangiampong, the former Foreign Minister, has issued a stern warning to the Thai government, urging them not to allow Thailand to become a mere pawn in the United States’ strategic maneuvering over rare earths. He highlighted the importance of employing “technological diplomacy” to maintain a balance between global superpowers. According to Thai News Agency, Maris’s warning follows the