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South Korea Enhances Security for Upcoming APEC Summit

Gyeongju: South Korea has tightened security measures in the southeastern city of Gyeongju as world leaders and delegations arrive for the APEC summit and related meetings. According to Thai News Agency, the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and related meetings will run from October 29 to November 1. Most leaders and delegations will fly into Busan’s Gimhae International Airport

Government Expands ‘Half-Half Plus’ Scheme to Support Small Service Businesses Nationwide

Bangkok: The government has announced the inclusion of massage parlors and small service establishments in the nationwide “Half-Half Plus” scheme, a move aimed at supporting the grassroots economy and ensuring access to rights for small businesses. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lalida Periswiwattana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that starting from October 29, 2025, citizens will be able to make

Maris Urges Thailand to Avoid Becoming a Pawn in US Rare Earth Strategy

Bangkok: Maris Sangiampong, the former Foreign Minister, has issued a stern warning to the Thai government, urging them not to allow Thailand to become a mere pawn in the United States’ strategic maneuvering over rare earths. He highlighted the importance of employing “technological diplomacy” to maintain a balance between global superpowers. According to Thai News Agency, Maris’s warning follows the

Thai Police Warn Against Misuse of “Half-Half Plus” Program

Bangkok: Warning has been issued regarding the misuse of “Half-Half Plus” privileges, cautioning that exchanging these privileges for cash could lead to three years in prison and a 60,000 baht fine. Today, Pol. Lt. Gen. Siriwat Deepo, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, announced that Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanpetch, the national police chief, is alerting the public about potential

Bhutan’s King and Queen Pay Respects to Late Thai Queen Mother

Bangkok: Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan formally paid their respects to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother of Thailand on Wednesday. According to Thai News Agency, the royal couple arrived at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace shortly before 10 a.m. to lay a

Deputy Spokesperson Ayrin Visits Half-Half Plus Market in Pathum Thani to Launch Economic Initiative

Bangkok: Deputy Government Spokesperson Ayrin visited the “Half-Half Plus” market in Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province, on the first day of the project. The atmosphere was lively. It is expected that the project will generate over 88 billion baht in revenue nationwide. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, inspected the readiness of community

Tata Young Remembers Honorable Moment Serving at Asian Games

Bangkok: Tata Young is proud to have served at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, and she tells her children about it with tears in her eyes. Tata Young opened up about her deepest feelings for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and recounted the honorable moment she had serving at the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian

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