Bangkok: Thailand’s Commerce Minister, Suphajee Suthumpun, said Tuesday that the country’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States on critical minerals does not create any legal or geopolitical obligation for Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Ms. Suphajee stressed the agreement is about knowledge transfer and joint study on the supply

Narathiwat: Rail services on Thailand’s southern line resumed Tuesday after crews quickly repaired damage from a bomb blast near Marubo station in Narathiwat province on Monday, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said. The explosion damaged a switch point. SRT immediately replaced damaged concrete track sleepers and filled the crater, allowing traffic to flow again. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, recently engaged in bilateral discussions with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, focusing on border issues without delving into the opening of the border crossing. The talks emphasized the ongoing military withdrawal and cooperation in handling border concerns between the two nations. According to Thai News Agency, the discussions highlighted the implementation of

Seoul: U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, amid rumors the two could meet during his visit to South Korea this month. Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One en route from Malaysia to Japan on Monday, said he would be open to a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong

Bangkok: The Minister of Defense has announced the commencement of a symbolic arms withdrawal between Thailand and Cambodia, marking a significant step in easing long-standing tensions between the two nations. This initiative began on October 26, 2025, and is expected to unfold over six weeks in three distinct phases. According to Thai News Agency, General Nattapol Nakphanit, the Minister of

Nara: The man accused of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to death pleaded guilty to murder during his first trial on Tuesday, three years after the assassination of Japan’s longest serving leader shocked the nation. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, was arrested at the scene in July 2022 after he was accused of shooting Abe dead with a homemade weapon while

Bangkok: The Cabinet acknowledged the signing of a rare earth minerals Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thailand and the United States, emphasizing that the agreement is not legally binding. This development follows its approval at a special cabinet meeting earlier, highlighting the potential for Thailand to enhance its mineral industry and integrate into the global supply chain. According to Thai

Bangkok: Supamas Isaraphakdi, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, has directed the Public Relations Department to communicate the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with the utmost honor. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Supamas held discussions with Ms. Sudruthai Lertkasem, Director General of the Public Relations Department, and her team. This meeting followed her