April 29, 2026

40,000 Layoffs Monthly as Economic Downturn Worsens in Thailand

Bangkok: Figures reveal that 40,000 people are being laid off each month due to the economic downturn. Urges are being put on hold as the government is urged to control prices, regulate employment, and ensure employees receive appropriate welfare bene…

Heavy Rains Threaten Rice Harvest Amid Flooding in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Heavy rains have severely impacted the rice harvest in Bangladesh as pre-monsoon downpours combined with floodwaters from India have caused river levels in northeastern Bangladesh to overflow. This situation poses a significant risk of widespre…

Suriya Addresses Transfer of Royal Rainmaking Director-General

Bangkok: Suriya Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the transfer of the Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking Project, stating that it is unrelated to any close associates. Suriya …

King Charles III Reaffirms UK-US Alliance Amid Global Tensions

Washington: The British monarch reaffirmed ties with the United States. King Charles III of the United Kingdom addressed the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, stating that even in times of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the United Kin…