Brussels: Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Belgium on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as she addressed members of the European Parliament. The visit is part of Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with European nations. According to Thai News Agency, Taiwan maintains official diplomatic relations in Europe solely with Vatican City. However, nations such as the UK,

Bangkok: The government is actively encouraging small businesses to apply for the “Half-Half Plus” program, emphasizing its straightforward application process and immediate benefits for participants. Applications for this initiative are open until December 19, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lalida Periswiwattana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, together with Mr. Chidchanok Kathinsamit, Executive of the Government Sector Business Group, Krungthai Bank,

Bangkok: Central Investigation Bureau police have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of running a loan operation through a mobile application, charging an astronomical interest rate of 9.4% per day, amounting to 3,474.80% per annum. According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau police, in collaboration with Suthisan Police Station investigators and various agencies, apprehended Mr. Pakorn, who is alleged

Phra nakhon si ayutthaya: Officials have accelerated efforts to repair a significant leak at the Khlong Tanueng water gate in Bang Ban District, as the breach has led to the overflow of water from the Noi River, impacting nearly 1,000 homes in the Kudi community of Phak Hai District. According to Thai News Agency, multiple agencies have been mobilized to

Manila: The Philippine weather bureau issued a warning for life-threatening storm surges of up to five meters and damaging winds as Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall on the country’s east coast, expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall Sunday night. According to Thai News Agency, weather forecasters from the National Weather Service said the typhoon’s large circulation, which

Chanthaburi: Thai and Cambodian officials have reached an agreement to construct a border fence spanning over 8 kilometers on the Chanthaburi-Trat side, between boundary markers 52 and 59. Ambassador Prasat is set to visit the area to oversee developments. According to Thai News Agency, the agreement follows a meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs from both countries. Mr. Prasarn

Phu khieo: A fierce bull gored a Phu Khieo forest ranger, resulting in serious injuries. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred when a Nong Nok Ok patrol unit was on duty in the Huai Fang Daeng curve forest area. The patrol, tasked with preventing and suppressing wrongdoing, encountered a gaur, which gored Mr. Chokchai Suphaphet, one of the

Sukhothai: Sukhothai is still suffering from high flooding, making travel difficult. Sukhothai is still experiencing flooding in front of Sukhothai Hospital, with water levels reaching 60-80 cm. People are required to climb sandbags to navigate in and out of the area. According to Thai News Agency, in Mueang Sukhothai District, particularly on Charoenwithithong Road, the water level has risen by