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Cambodian Claims on Thai Alphabet Addressed by Thai Official

Bangkok: A recent claim by some Cambodians that the Thai alphabet originated from the Khmer script has prompted a response from Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office in Thailand. He advised those making such claims to study the ancient history of Southeast Asia and directed them to trace the roots of the script back to the Pallava

Ekanat’s Initiative Leads to Closure of Illegal Factories in EEC

Chachoengsao: Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, has taken decisive action in line with government policy, deploying ‘Team Sud Soi’ to dismantle illegal factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The initiative aims to combat the industrial waste import gang and address the covert burial of toxic waste in Chachoengsao-Rayong, under the directive ‘Close the Door and Beat the Devil’. According

Push for the ’20 Baht Maximum Electric Train Policy’ to Be Implemented by October 1st

Bangkok: “Suriya” thanked the Bangkok governor after discussions to reach an understanding and provide full cooperation, joining forces to push for the “20 baht maximum electric train policy” to be implemented by October 1st. He stated that the latest is to accelerate the creation of a joint ticket promotion fund, drawing accumulated revenue from the MRTA to compensate for the

Comptroller General’s Department Clarifies Single Bidder Procurement Process for 157 Billion Baht Stimulus Budget

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has clarified that only one bidder will not automatically secure the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget job. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Patricia Mongkolvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department, addressed reports suggesting that procurement could proceed by submitting a single bidder who would receive the work immediately. Mrs. Mongkolvanich referred to a

SME D Bank Launches Initiative to Support Northern Region Entrepreneurs

Chiang mai: SME D Bank is taking a significant step to assist entrepreneurs in the northern region by organizing the event ‘Government Banks Help the People’ in Chiang Mai Province. This initiative aims to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to low-interest loans and additional promotional benefits. According to Thai News Agency, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development

Two New Mines Discovered in Chong Bok Area: Violation of Ottawa Convention

Bangkok: The Army has reported the discovery of two additional new-type mines in the Chong Bok area, near the original incident site, emphasizing a clear violation of the Ottawa Convention. The Army Intelligence Department is set to invite the assistant military attach© to discuss the facts of the situation. According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army

Paethongtarn Discusses Cultural Tourism Enhancement at Phitsanulok House

Phitsanulok: “Paethongtarn” entered Phitsanulok House to discuss with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to upgrade cultural tourism before attending the announcement of the tourism direction for 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, traveled to Phitsanulok House at 2:00 p.m. to discuss cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of

Prachachon Party Targets Reduction in Three Key Budgets to Avoid Extravagance

Bangkok: “Ice Cream” is aiming to cut three specific budgets, stressing the need to eliminate extravagance even in the absence of corruption. The focus is on reducing budgets related to increasing teachers’ workloads, parliamentary expenses, and executive training courses, due to concerns over potential risks of a “patronage system.” According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, MP for the