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Myanmar’s Upcoming Election Faces Challenges Amidst Political Party Decline

Bangkok: Myanmar’s upcoming election is facing a subdued atmosphere and a significant reduction in political party participation, as highlighted by Mr. Krit Ungvituratsathit, Chairman of the Thai-Myanmar Business Council. In an interview on the Good Morning ASEAN program on MCOT NEWS FM 100.5, Mr. Krit discussed the current state of Myanmar’s electoral strategies, noting a stark contrast to Thailand’s approach,

Thais Embrace Healthier Lifestyles to Combat NCDs

Bangkok: The trend among modern Thais is to be mindful of consumption habits in order to sustainably combat the silent threat of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The “Alternative Health Products Fair” concludes, reinforcing this trend and advancing proactive strategies to sustainably address these health concerns. According to Thai News Agency, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand concluded the “Healthier

Thai Stock Exchange Morning Session Sees Decline

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 8.74 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the morning session at 1,266.59 points, marking a decrease of 8.74 points or 0.69%, with a trading value of approximately 7,585.57 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index experienced fluctuations, moving downwards throughout the session. The index reached

CIB Vows to Crack Down on Scammers and Expedite Victim Compensation by 2026

Bangkok: Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaowanasai, Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), announced plans to intensify efforts against scammers and streamline the process for returning stolen funds to victims by 2026. This announcement was made during an interview on the “Share the News” program aired on MCOT NEWS FM 100.5, where he discussed the CIB’s operations after the bureau

95,059 Merchants Receive Payments Under “Half-Price Plus” Skills Development Initiative

Bangkok: 95,059 merchants participating in the “Half-Price Plus” project have successfully received payments following their compliance with new skills development criteria. The government confirmed the transfer of funds aimed at enhancing skills or acquiring new ones among eligible merchants. For those whose transfers were unsuccessful, additional attempts will be made. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Spokesperson for

DITP Aims to Boost Thai Low-Sugar Exports to China Amid Rising Health Trends

Beijing: The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is targeting the burgeoning Chinese market for low-sugar foods and beverages, driven by an increasing health and wellness trend among consumers. According to Thai News Agency, the growing preference for low-sugar products in China presents a lucrative opportunity for Thai entrepreneurs, who can leverage their production capabilities and the availability of diverse

Kim Jong-un Inspects Nuclear Submarine Shipyard and Oversees New Missile Testing

Pyongyang: North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday that Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un inspected a submarine construction site and oversaw a test firing of a long-range surface-to-air missile. According to Thai News Agency, the missile test took place on Wednesday off the east coast and was aimed at evaluating strategic technologies for the development of new

Prime Minister Urges Patience Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Prime Minister emphasized the irreplaceable value of soldiers’ lives over the significance of a statue, following India’s condemnation of Thailand’s destruction of a monument. He called for patience as the results of the General Border Committee (GBC) agreement are awaited, expressing hope that Cambodia will honor its commitments in any new agreement to prevent future issues. He stressed