October 30, 2025

Free Motorcycle Service For Volunteers At The Royal Cremation Ceremony

Bangkok: A group of motorcycle volunteers assembled on October 30, 2025, to offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services for attendees at the Royal Cremation Ceremony held in the Sanam Luang area. This initiative aimed to assist those paying respects to Her Majesty the Queen Mother. According to Thai News Agency, the event was organized under the theme “Volunteer Power of

French Police Apprehend Additional Suspects in Louvre Museum Heist

Paris: French prosecutors in Paris have announced the arrest of five more suspects linked to the theft of $102 million worth of valuables from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery. The arrests have renewed hope among authorities that they may soon track down the missing gems. According to Thai News Agency, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the arrests were made

Election Commission of Thailand Announces Timeline for 2026 SAO Elections

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has officially announced the timeline for the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) elections, scheduled to take place on January 11, 2026. During the election period, inspectors will be deployed to monitor vote canvassers, with the aim of curbing vote-buying activities. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Phasakon Siriphakayaporn, Deputy Secretary-General of the ECT,

Xi Jinping Calls for China and US to Collaborate for Stable Relations

Busan: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of collaboration between China and the United States to maintain stable bilateral relations during discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting underscored the need for both nations to work together to ensure the steady progression of China-U.S. relations. According to Thai News Agency, Xi Jinping highlighted that since President Trump’s re-election,

Minister Santi Observes Positive Response to ‘Half-Half Plus’ Program at Government House

Bangkok: Minister Santi inspected shops participating in the “Half-Half Plus” program at the cafeteria in Building 1, Government House. Operators reported a positive response, with customers continuing to exercise their rights. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Santi Piyatat, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, along with his team and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), visited the

Supamas Approves 300 Million Baht Budget for Safe Media Funding in 2026

Bangkok: Supamas Isaraphakdi, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, led a significant meeting with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board, resulting in the approval of a 300 million baht budget aimed at supporting safe and creative media nationwide in 2026. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting took place on October 30, 2025, at Government House, chaired

SEC and AMLO Seize 30,000 Money Laundering Accounts Exceeding 200 Million Baht

Bangkok: 30,000 money laundering accounts have been seized, totaling more than 200 million baht. The House Security Committee disclosed this following a recent meeting with coordinated efforts by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to address the issue. Additionally, plans to enact the Travel Rule were discussed, while Kasikornbank confirmed the cessation of its

Thailand’s Economic Challenges: Expert Calls for Long-Term Solutions

Bangkok: As the Thai economy continues to face signs of weakness and uncertainty, Associate Professor Dr. Kiatanan Luankaew, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University, provides a straightforward analysis of the situation, emphasizing that short-term stimulus measures are no longer sufficient. Thailand needs to rebuild its economic structure for long-term survival. According to Thai News Agency, one