November 6, 2025

Thanadol Withdraws from Involvement in Ben Smith Case

Bangkok: Thanadol announced his withdrawal from the Ben Smith case after being appointed as a political official in the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, emphasizing his desire for transparency and freedom from accusations. According to Thai News Agency, Thanadon Suwannarit posted a message on his personal page announcing the end of his role as legal advisor and withdrawal from

Mintra Indira Honors Somdej Phra Suphankanlaya at Phitsanulok Ceremony

Phitsanulok: The renowned artist Mintra Indira was seen in traditional Thai attire as she paid homage to Somdej Phra Suphankanlaya for the second consecutive year. Mintra held a grand ceremony at Wat Chan Tawan Ok in Phitsanulok Province, offering a sash and jewelry to a replica image of the revered figure. The ceremony, marked by a joyful and refreshing atmosphere,

‘Fai Puak Tin’ Marks New Chapter in Heartbreak Songs

Bangkok: “Fai Phuk Tin,” a new song from San San Sin, delves deep into the theme of love and heartbreak, striking a chord with those who haven’t moved on from past relationships. The song narrates the emotional turmoil of a person unable to let go of an ex, even while being in a new relationship. With poignant lyrics that describe

Fine of 1,000 Baht for Cosmetics Shop Over VAT Charges in Buriram

Buriram: A cosmetics store in Buriram Province has been fined 1,000 baht by the Buriram Commerce Department after it was found to have improperly charged a 7% VAT on top of the label price for customers using the “Half-Half Plus” program. The department has urged the store to comply with existing regulations. According to Thai News Agency, the issue arose

Bangkok Reports 24% Drop in Krathong Collection During Loi Krathong Festival 2025

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reported a significant decrease in the number of krathongs collected during the Loi Krathong Festival 2025, with a total of 391,027 krathongs collected, marking a 24% reduction from the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, this change is attributed to a growing preference for natural materials, which made up 82.76% of the

Bangkok Sees 24% Drop in Krathong Collection During 2025 Loi Krathong Festival

Bangkok: Bangkok’s collection of krathongs during the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 has decreased by 24% compared to the previous year, according to Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The Environment Department, Drainage Department, and all 50 district offices coordinated to collect the krathongs floated by the public at 110 locations throughout the city. This extensive collection effort

Ekanit Initiates Comprehensive Financial Data Bureau to Combat Grey Money

Bangkok: Ekanit Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, is spearheading efforts to establish a “Data Bureau” aimed at integrating all financial units to monitor and track suspicious transactions, with a completion target set for December 2025. This initiative is a significant move in the fight against grey money and seeks to align Thailand’s financial regulatory standards with international