December 13, 2025

Thai Foreign Ministers Criticize Trump’s Remarks on Border Incident

Bangkok: Prime Minister Sihasak Srimuang and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew have expressed their disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding a recent incident involving Thai soldiers stepping on landmines at the Thai-Cambodian border. The Thai leaders assert that Trump’s description of the event as an “accident” is both inaccurate and damaging to Thai sentiments. According to Thai News Agency,

Amazing Thailand Festival & Fire Festival 2025: Empowering Thai Children with Future Skills

Bangkok: The Amazing Thailand Festival and Fire Festival 2025 is set to become an arena for empowering Thai children by providing them with essential modern skills. The festival, showcasing four stages dedicated to sports, coding, robotics, and Tamiya, aims to build a well-rounded new generation. According to Thai News Agency, the event, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Abhisit Vejjajiva Visits Surin to Support Soldiers and Flood Victims

Surin: Abhisit Vejjajiva and his delegation visited soldiers and flood victims in Surin, expressing gratitude for the kindness of the Thai people and for sending encouragement to Hat Yai. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, along with the party’s executive committee, visited and offered support to the injured civilians and soldiers in Surin Province, who are currently facing

OIC Expedites Insurance Claims for Flood-Damaged Properties in Southern Thailand

Songkhla: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is expediting insurance claims for motor vehicles, houses, and commercial buildings in Southern Thailand. The OIC is prioritizing claims processing for 30,000 motor vehicle accident victims with damages totaling 7.5 billion baht, and for houses and commercial buildings with damages estimated at 1.8 billion baht. All insurance companies are required to ensure prompt

Election Commission Secretary-General Outlines Guidelines for Nationwide Election Day

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Election Commission has provided a detailed explanation regarding the guidelines for conducting elections simultaneously across the Kingdom. Exceptions to this rule may occur only under circumstances of necessity or if martial law is declared. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Saeng Boonmee, the Secretary-General, emphasized that elections held at different times would be considered invalid,

BAAC Introduces ‘First Step Deposit’ for Young Savers with Interest Rates Up to 1.59%

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has launched the “First Step Deposit” initiative, inviting young individuals aged 7-22 to save for their future through a tiered interest rate deposit program. This new offering aims to foster financial discipline among youth and is accessible to participants in the School Bank and Agricultural School Banking Projects. According to Thai

Lopburi Residents Pay Tribute to Fallen Sergeant Pachara

Lopburi: Lopburi residents respectfully received the body of Sergeant Pachara, a brave soldier. Lopburi residents waved Thai national flags in solemn tribute to Sergeant Pachara Yaemtaeng-on, a Special Forces soldier from Pa Wai who sacrificed his life in the battle at Chong An Ma, Hill 677, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, with full honors. According to Thai News Agency,

Delivery of New Air Force One Delayed Again, Now Expected in Mid-2028

Washington: The delivery of the U.S. President’s new ‘Air Force One’ has been delayed once more, with the U.S. Air Force announcing that the first of the two presidential aircraft from Boeing is now expected to be delivered by mid-2028. This marks another delay in the program that has experienced several postponements already. According to Thai News Agency, the delay