October 29, 2025

Thailand’s MOU on Rare Earth Minerals with the US Sparks Environmental Concerns

Bangkok: Thara insists signing the rare earths MOU will empower the United States, emphasizing that Thailand is not prepared to deal with mining pollution. Mr. Tara Buakamsri, Director of the Climate Connectors program, revealed on the Good Morning ASEAN program on MCOT NEWS FM100.5 that the MOU on rare earth minerals between Thailand and the United States is linked to

Rangsiman Invites Key Figures to Clarify Ties with Ben Smith Before House Security Committee

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on State Security, Thai Border Affairs, National Strategy and Reform, has sent a letter inviting Capt. Thammanat Prompao, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Minister of Education Narumon Pinyosinwat, Mr. Wara Sucharitakul, Vice Chairman of Finansia X Public Company

Royal Thai Police Issue Warning on “Half-Half Plus” Privilege Misuse

Bangkok: Police warn that exchanging “Half-Half Plus” privileges for cash without actual trading constitutes fraud. The Royal Thai Police warn that exchanging “Half-Half Plus” privileges for cash without actual transactions constitutes fraud and carries a penalty of up to three years imprisonment and a 60,000 baht fine. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo, deputy spokesman for

Blind Artist Composes Heartfelt Tribute Song for Her Majesty Queen Mother

Nakhon ratchasima: Blind artist Ming Roi Siang has composed a touching song titled “Forever in the Hearts of Thais” as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Despite being blind since birth, Ming Roi Siang expressed his condolences through music, capturing the essence of her compassionate service to the Thai people. According to Thai News Agency, Ming

Department of Science Unveils Testing Method for Herbal Inhalers Amid Contamination Concerns

Bangkok: The Department of Science has introduced a method to test “herbal inhalers” for contamination with Clostridium bacteria, urging small-scale producers to conduct quality checks prior to product registration. Dr. Sarawut Bunsuk, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, disclosed that the FDA discovered contamination in Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2, production batch 000332, with microorganisms. According to Thai

Thai Festivals to Proceed with Adjusted Tone

Bangkok: Thailand’s major annual festivals, including Loy Krathong, New Year’s Eve, and Songkran, will proceed but require organizers to make “appropriate” tonal and format adjustments, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Attakorn Sirilatthayakorn, affirmed Tuesday. The call for appropriate tonal adjustments comes during a national period of mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on

Thailand’s Motion on Cybercrime Gains Global Support at IPU Meeting

Geneva: Wan Nor is delighted that the IPU has accepted Thailand’s urgent proposal to address cybercrime, and praises Rome for his hard work. Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly, along with Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party, and Mr. Kanwi Suebsaeng, a party-list MP from the Seritham Party, announced the successful results

PM Rejects Claims of U.S. Favoritism in Rare Earths Deal

Bangkok: Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday rejected claims that a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on rare earth elements with the United States unfairly favors Washington. He stressed the deal is non-binding, mutual, and can be canceled, affirming it is not a concession agreement. According to Thai News Agency, the MOU was signed during the ASEAN Summit and