November 5, 2025

IFMA Suspends All 2025 Boxing Activities Except for SEA Games

Bangkok: The International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) has announced the suspension of all boxing activities for the year 2025, with the sole exception being the SEA Games. This decision comes as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, following her passing. Flags at the IFMA headquarters in Bangkok and its office in Lausanne, Switzerland, have

“Mr. Shrimp” Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Engineering and Construction Management

Si racha: “Mr. Shrimp” received an honorary doctorate from the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, recognizing his contributions as a “National Guard Warrior and Developer” with expertise in engineering and construction management. According to Thai News Agency, on November 5, 2015, Lt. Gen. Dr. Boonsin Phadklang, who serves as an Advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and

Shop Fined for VAT Hike on Government Stimulus Scheme

Buriram: Provincial commerce officials in Buriram province on Wednesday fined a local shop 1,000 baht for adding a 7% Value Added Tax (VAT) surcharge to products under the government’s “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment stimulus scheme, officials said. The action followed an inspection after reports emerged that the shop was charging the extra VAT on top of the displayed price

House Security Committee Targets 43 Individuals in Money Laundering Crackdown

Bangkok: The House Security Committee is preparing to submit a list of 43 individuals prohibited from entering the country to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering activities linked to call center gangs. According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the People’s Party, confirmed that the

Anutin Holds Private Meeting with Thammanat at Thai Khu Fah Building

Bangkok: Anutin Chakhanvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, recently held a private discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, at the Thai Khu Fah Building. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting occurred after Anutin escorted his father, Chavarat Chakhanvirakul, to his car. Following this, Anutin proceeded to his office

GC Sets 4.40% Interest Rate for Subordinated Debentures as New Investment Opportunity

Bangkok: PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the flagship chemical business of PTT Group, has announced the interest rates for its subordinated equity-like debentures, which are redeemable upon dissolution with the option for the issuer to redeem before maturity. The interest rate for the first five years and six months is set at 4.40% per annum. The offering is