Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has announced adjustments to the food and accommodation rates for training programs, aligning with the “Travel Well, Get a Refund” initiative aimed at supporting government agencies in organizing training seminars. According to Thai News Agency, Director-General Ms. Patricia Mongkolvanich revealed that the Cabinet approved measures to stimulate domestic tourism, tasking the Ministry of Finance with

Bangkok: Supamas Isaraphakdi, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, led a significant meeting with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board, resulting in the approval of a 300 million baht budget aimed at supporting safe and creative media nationwide in 2026. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting took place on October 30, 2025, at Government House, chaired

Bangkok: 30,000 money laundering accounts have been seized, totaling more than 200 million baht. The House Security Committee disclosed this following a recent meeting with coordinated efforts by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to address the issue. Additionally, plans to enact the Travel Rule were discussed, while Kasikornbank confirmed the cessation of its

Bangkok: The board of Banpu Public Company Limited (BANPU) has approved a significant merger with Banpu Power Public Company Limited (BPP), leading to the creation of a new public limited company. The shareholders’ meeting to finalize this merger is scheduled for January 29, 2026, and the resulting entity will operate under the name BANPU when trading on the Stock Exchange.

Paris: French prosecutors in Paris have announced the arrest of five more suspects linked to the theft of $102 million worth of valuables from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery. The arrests have renewed hope among authorities that they may soon track down the missing gems. According to Thai News Agency, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the arrests were made

Bangkok: Minister Santi inspected shops participating in the “Half-Half Plus” program at the cafeteria in Building 1, Government House. Operators reported a positive response, with customers continuing to exercise their rights. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Santi Piyatat, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, along with his team and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), visited the

Bangkok: As the Thai economy continues to face signs of weakness and uncertainty, Associate Professor Dr. Kiatanan Luankaew, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University, provides a straightforward analysis of the situation, emphasizing that short-term stimulus measures are no longer sufficient. Thailand needs to rebuild its economic structure for long-term survival. According to Thai News Agency, one

Bangkok: MCOT executives paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen Mother by signing a royal book of condolences and expressing their gratitude for her lifelong dedication to the Thai people. According to Thai News Agency, this gesture took place at the Sala Sahathai Samakhom in the Grand Palace, where a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was prominently displayed. The