Songkhla: The cabinet on Tuesday declares a state of emergency for the entire Songkhla province, appointing Chief of Defence Forces as the situation commander. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also Interior Minister, gave an interview after the Cabinet meeting, stating that an emergency decree is in Songkhla province on Tuesday. He assigned Gen. Ukrit

Hat yai: Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno has attributed the recent flooding disaster in Hat Yai to local mismanagement and inadequate maintenance of drainage systems. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Bowornsak, speaking at a seminar organized by the Local Government Development College, King Prajadhipok’s Institute, highlighted the failures of local governance in his special lecture titled “The Future of

Bangkok: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is set to implement a “daily pass” scheme for the Purple and Red Line electric trains, aligning with government policy to reduce public expenses. This initiative will see a maximum fare of no more than 40 baht, effective from December 1, 2025, until November 30, 2026. According to Thai News Agency,

Taipei: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen announced in an opinion piece in the Washington Post that Taiwan plans to propose a $40 billion (1.29 trillion baht) increase in its defense budget. This move is aimed at underscoring the nation’s commitment to self-defense, with significant new weapon purchases from the United States being a central component of the proposal. According to Thai

Hat yai: “Suchart” immediately ordered the dispatch of a Royal Thai Army helicopter carrying a generator and repair technician to assist Hat Yai Hospital. Suchart ordered a helicopter carrying a generator and repair technicians to assist Hat Yai Hospital, which lost power due to flooding. He also modified the helicopter, removing the seats to increase space for stretchers, and transporting