November 20, 2025

Record Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding in Southern Thailand

Bangkok: Torrential, non-stop rainfall across Southern Thailand for the past three days has triggered widespread and severe flash flooding, prompting the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to issue a maximum alert until November 23 as the Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy downpours. The province of Nakhon Si Thammarat is the hardest hit, with the Ban Nai Thap station

Phu Wiang National Park Wins Best Public Toilet of 2025 Award

Bangkok: Phu Wiang National Park is abuzz with its award for “Best Public Toilet of 2025” for cleanliness and international standards. Mr. Sutham Wongchan, Chief of Phu Wiang National Park, received the “Best Public Toilet of the Year 2025” award from Mr. Worachot Sukonkhajorn, Deputy Minister of Public Health, at the event, organized by the Department of Health, at the

Prasert Criticizes Government Party for Ending “Fishing in a Friend’s Pond” Practice

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, the Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, has criticized the government party for discontinuing the practice of “fishing in a friend’s pond.” He claims that the practice provides benefits in return and that halting it is not democratic. Prasert expresses confidence that a no-confidence motion can be filed with the support of Pheu Thai MPs. According to

Thailand Unveils Medal Designs for 33rd SEA Games and 13th ASEAN Para Games

Bangkok: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has unveiled the medals for the 33rd SEA Games and the 13th ASEAN Para Games, designed with a unique blend of sports and Thai arts, showcasing a distinctive Thai identity under the concept of “PLAY BY THE RULES.” According to Thai News Agency, the SAT released images of the medals for the 33rd

Tubtim Mallika Safe After Second Brain Tumor Surgery

Bangkok: Former YouTuber Tubtim Mallika Jongwattana is reportedly safe following her second brain tumor surgery. Despite the successful procedure, she remains unable to stand and requires a spinal tube insertion. According to Thai News Agency, Tubtim had previously undergone her first brain tumor surgery on November 14, 2025, which was performed on the brain stem and deemed successful. The recent

Attorney General’s Office Investigates Cyber Police Actions Against “Big Joke”

Bangkok: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has reported on legal actions taken repeatedly against “Big Joke”. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatchapan Klaiklueng, Deputy Commissioner of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), expressed confidence in the work of the cyber police and emphasized fair treatment of “Big Joke”. He is currently expediting the investigation. The

Worachai Questions Tax Decisions on Thaksin’s Share Sales

Bangkok: Worachai Hema, a former Pheu Thai Party MP for Samut Prakan, expressed confusion over the tax demands made on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, relating to the revenue from share sales. According to Worachai, a total of 46 billion baht from these sales has already been seized, but an additional 17 billion baht is still being sought for taxes.

SME Bank Launches Urgent Flood Relief Measures for Affected SMEs

Bangkok: The SME Bank has announced immediate relief measures to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) impacted by recent floods, including a suspension of fee and installment payments aimed at aiding business recovery. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sitthikorn Direksunthon, Director and General Manager of the Small and Medium Enterprise Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG), highlighted the severe impact of