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Election Commission of Thailand Announces Timeline for 2026 SAO Elections

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has officially announced the timeline for the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) elections, scheduled to take place on January 11, 2026. During the election period, inspectors will be deployed to monitor vote canvassers, with the aim of curbing vote-buying activities. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Phasakon Siriphakayaporn, Deputy Secretary-General of the ECT,

Senate’s Ethical Punishment Reflects ‘Blue Ethics’ in Political Arena

Bangkok: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Sriyakul, Director of the Institute of Political and Policy Analysis, has highlighted the Senate’s decision to punish Senator Nantana as a reflection of “blue ethics.” During a discussion on the “Share and Tell News” program on MCOT NEWS FM 100.5, he described the serious ethical violations committed against Senator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nantana Nantawaropas, emphasizing

Siam Piwat Group Honors Queen Mother with Alms Ceremony

Bangkok: Siam Piwat Group and its partners recently held a solemn ceremony to offer alms to 93 monks in dedication to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, marking the seventh anniversary of her passing. The event was held at Parc Paragon on the M Floor of Siam Paragon, where attendees mourned in front of a portrait of the Queen

Trump Approves South Korea’s Construction of Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has given approval to South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine. This development positions South Korea to join a select group of nations with such advanced naval capabilities. According to Thai News Agency, the announcement came through Trump’s social media post, in which he detailed that the submarine will be

Ministry of Transport Launches Daily Lump-Sum Ticket for Red and Purple Lines

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport is set to introduce a daily lump-sum ticket for the Red and Purple Lines, effective from December 1, 2025. The initiative, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, aims to ease the financial burden on the public by offering unlimited daily travel at fixed rates. According to Thai News Agency,

Half-Half Plus Program Sees Over 1.6 Million Participants and 350 Million Baht in Sales on Launch Day

Bangkok: The initial day of the “Half-Half Plus” program witnessed substantial engagement, with over 1.6 million participants generating more than 350 million baht in sales within the first five hours. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas highlighted the vibrant response to the “Kon La Khrueng Plus” program. Within the first hour

Piyapong Pue-on to Resign if Thai National Team Fails to Qualify for Asian Cup

Bangkok: Piyapong Pue-on revealed his involvement in the dismissal of Masatada Ishii and announced his resignation from the Football Association of Thailand board of directors if the Thai national team is eliminated from the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. According to Thai News Agency, Piyapong Pue-on, former striker for the Thai national team and current technical director of the Football Association

Prime Minister Confirms Loy Krathong Celebrations and Blackpink Concert Will Proceed

Bangkok: The Prime Minister reassured the public that the Loy Krathong celebrations and the Blackpink concert will go ahead as planned. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has issued a letter providing guidelines for the celebrations. He praised the successful execution of the Blackpink concert during the mourning