November 18, 2025

Minister of Culture to Lead Delegation in Paying Respects to Supreme Patriarch

Bangkok: The Minister of Culture is preparing to pay an audience with the Supreme Patriarch. The Minister of Culture is preparing to pay homage to the Supreme Patriarch and lead religious people from five religions in paying their respects to the royal urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sabida Thaiset, Minister

Chayanan Replaced by Rawiwan as Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Bangkok: Chayanan Phakdijit has been removed from her position as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, with Rawiwan Phuridet appointed as her successor. According to Thai News Agency, the decision was announced by Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, following a Cabinet meeting. Ms. Rawiwan Phuridet, who is currently the Director of the National Land

Cabinet Increases Flood Relief Budget to Over 6.1 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The Cabinet has increased the budget for flood relief, raising the maximum amount to 20,000 baht for areas affected by prolonged flooding. The total assistance has now surpassed 6.1 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet has approved an increase in the compensation package for people impacted by ongoing flooding. The initial payment of 9,000 baht per

Ekniti Orders Revenue Department to Collect 17.6 Billion Baht Tax from Thaksin Following Supreme Court Ruling

Bangkok: Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, has directed the Revenue Department to collect 17.6 billion baht in taxes from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in accordance with a Supreme Court decision. The Ministry of Finance is also coordinating with prosecutors to investigate Thaksin’s foreign assets. According to Thai News Agency, the Supreme Court’s ruling pertains to

NBTC Unveils Future Technologies at BTFP Showcase 2025

Bangkok: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently held the “BTFP Showcase 2025,” an event dedicated to showcasing future technologies and the theme “Passing on the Power, Sending Funds to Create Good Things.” The showcase aimed to present the successful outcomes of various projects funded by the Broadcasting, Television and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTFP).

Stithorn Analyzes Thai-Cambodian Dispute and Sovereignty Stance

Bangkok: “Stithorn” emphasizes that peace must not be exchanged for sovereignty, as reflected in Anutin’s position on the Thai-Cambodian dispute. Mr. Stithorn Thananithichot, a lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, analyzed Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s communication following discussions with US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Irahim. The analysis identified three key issues: border security dynamics, international cooperation frameworks,

Thai Weightlifting Eyes Key Rivals for SEA Games Success

Bangkok: Major General Intharat Yodbangtoey hopes for at least four gold medals for the SEA Games weightlifting team, seeing the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia as key competitors. According to Thai News Agency, a celebratory event was held at The Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel to honor Major General Intharat Yodbangtoey, the Honorary President of the Amateur Weightlifting Association of Thailand, on

Attorney-General’s Appeal in Thaksin’s Case Won’t Affect Suspended Sentence Request

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Council of State has revealed that the appeal by the Office of the Attorney-General in Thaksin Shinawatra’s lese majeste case will not impact his request for a suspended sentence. It was emphasized that Thaksin must serve one-third of his sentence, equating to six months, before being eligible for a suspension. The process of asset seizure