Bangkok: Santi Piyatat, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, has announced collaborative efforts with online platforms to strengthen the “Half-Half Plus” program by utilizing artificial intelligence to detect the sale of e-cigarettes and other illegal products. The initiative aims to ensure greater control and monitoring of online transactions, particularly concerning price inflation and the sale of prohibited items. According to

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has mandated the Ministry of Interior to bolster the “Half-Half Plus” scheme, urging shops and OTOP businesses to engage with the project. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked the Ministry of Interior with ensuring the successful implementation of the “Half-Half Plus” project. The Prime Minister has instructed provincial authorities to expedite

Bangkok: “Aem” Pinthongtha Shinawatra Kunakornwong and her husband made a visit to Klong Prem Central Prison to see former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, where they provided updates on his condition. According to Thai News Agency, the couple arrived at the prison in a white Mercedes-Benz van bearing a Bangkok license plate. Both were dressed in black, a gesture of solidarity

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance has projected a GDP growth of 2.4% for the year 2025, aided by economic initiatives such as the “Half-Half Plus” scheme. However, in 2026, a slowdown to 2% is anticipated, with tourism and exports expected to show recovery. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Winij Wisetsuvarnabhumi, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for

Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian regional military commands have agreed to begin a phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from their shared border, starting precisely at midnight on November 1, the two sides announced following a coordination meeting. According to Thai News Agency, the decision was formalized during a Regional Border Committee (RBC) secretaries’ meeting on Wednesday, outlining an action plan to

Bangkok: Gold prices and the Thai stock index experienced a downturn, while the baht weakened, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25%. The Thai stock market also faced selling pressure, particularly on DELTA shares. According to Thai News Agency, the morning session of the Thai stock market closed at 1,308.07 points, reaching a high of 1,317.42

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 5.87 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the morning at 1,309.77 points, reflecting a decline of 5.87 points or 0.45%, with a trading value of approximately 22 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of 1,317.42 points and dipping to

Gyeongju: The Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers met by chance in the middle of Gyeongju City, greeting each other and taking photos in a friendly manner. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who was attending the 32nd Special Economic Zone Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings, was walking to his car after lunch when he unexpectedly encountered