Bangkok: The government spokesperson has officially announced the cancellation of the “Half-Price Plus” scheme after thorough discussions with Prime Minister Bowornsak. The spokesperson addressed and countered the Pheu Thai party’s argument, which claimed that the “Half-Price Plus” scheme was more cost-effective compared to the proposed 10,000 baht cash handout, suggesting that it would have provided short-term economic stimulation with long-term

Bangkok: Free travel for seven days on Motorway 7 and Motorway 9 during the New Year period has been approved. The Cabinet has sanctioned the waiver of toll fees for vehicles traveling on Expressway No. 7 and Expressway No. 9 during the New Year holiday period of 2026, starting from 00:01 on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, until 24:00 on Monday,

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 2.66 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the morning session at 1,272.34 points, up 2.66 points (+0.21%), with a trading value of approximately 17,697.73 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, during morning trading, the index fluctuated upwards, reaching a high of 1,278.12 points and a low of 1,268.97 points.

Bangkok: Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting that he is being considered as the Bhumjaithai Party’s candidate for Prime Minister. This clarification comes in the wake of a poster circulating, which features Sihasak alongside Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the party leader, and Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, inviting the public to a policy statement event scheduled for

Bangkok: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in coordination with security agencies, has intercepted a large number of drones, totaling over 2,500 units. This operation was initiated following the detection of a suspicious drone near Suvarnabhumi Airport. According to Thai News Agency, the detected drone’s design bore a resemblance to the “Ukraine model,” previously used in attacks on Russian

Bangkok: Earth Kasmannat has officially ended her contract with Studio Wabi Sabi, expressing gratitude for the opportunities and support she received while working with the company. She announced her decision to move on and explore new ventures, marking the end of an era with the studio. According to Thai News Agency, Studio Wabi Sabi confirmed the termination of Earth –

Bangkok: An arrest warrant is imminent for the shooter who killed a man in a sedan on the expressway; the luxury car was abandoned at a hotel in Nakhon Pathom. An arrest warrant is imminent for the suspect in the fatal shooting of a sedan on the expressway near the Pracha Chuen toll booth, on charges of intentional homicide. The

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) are spreading New Year cheer by extending operating hours on four MRT lines. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Transport and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) are extending the operating hours of four MRT lines until 2:00 AM and extending the