Bangkok: Two referendum questions are set to be prepared by the Election Commission in conjunction with the general election scheduled for February 8, 2026. The referendum questions, proposed by the Cabinet and Parliament, will be submitted to the Election Commission in accordance with Section 11, in conjunction with Section 9 (2) and (4), to save government budget and ensure relevant

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has reiterated that the upcoming election on February 8th will proceed as planned, regardless of ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Mr. Saweang Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission, confirmed that while the situation might affect the livelihoods of residents and eligible voters in border areas, it will not disrupt the electoral

Bangkok: Analysts at Merchant Partners Asset Management are cautioning investors regarding the unusual appreciation of the Thai baht, which persists despite numerous negative factors impacting the economy. The baht’s surge is seen as atypical in light of the prevailing negative sentiment. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prakit Siriwatthanaket, Managing Director of Merchant Partners Asset Management, highlighted that the continued

Bangkok: Chanjaem Suwanpheng, a Thai national boxer and Olympic bronze medalist, has successfully advanced to the gold medal match in the SEA Games boxing competition after defeating a competitor from Myanmar. According to Thai News Agency, in the women’s welterweight (66 kg) boxing semi-final held at Chulalongkorn University, Chanjaem, who secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faced

Buriram: Clashes continue in Buriram, with village defense volunteers intensifying efforts to prevent evacuees from returning to high-risk areas. These measures aim to ensure the safety of residents following ongoing conflicts. According to Thai News Agency, village security teams in Ban Kruat District, Buriram Province, are actively patrolling houses to prevent displaced persons from returning to dangerous zones after recent

Bangkok: Get ready for a major franchise roadshow in 4 regions across the country. The Department of Business Development is fully committed to its Quick Big Win policy, strengthening SMEs and increasing the value of Thai products. It is preparing a large-scale Franchise Roadshow across four regions of the country to promote Thai franchise businesses, expand into regional markets, create

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has mandated a blockade on all oil tankers that are subject to sanctions from entering or exiting Venezuela. This move represents the latest effort by the U.S. to amplify pressure on the Venezuelan government led by President Nicol¡s Maduro, directly targeting the nation’s primary revenue source. According to Thai News Agency, the specifics of how

Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party is set to unveil its prime minister candidate soon, emphasizing a “word-and-action” approach that builds on the achievements of the Anutin government. The party spokesperson highlighted the adaptability of their campaign strategy, particularly with the use of online introductions due to limitations on campaigning along the Thai-Cambodian border. The spokesperson also noted the presence of many