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Teenagers and Motorcyclist Clash Leads to Stabbing Incident at Convenience Store

Bangkok: A 19-year-old youth claims his opponent was riding his motorcycle against traffic, angered by a loud argument, and then stabbed him, leaving him injured in the middle of a convenience store. A shopkeeper said he heard a loud explosion before the incident. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred around midnight when Pak Kret Police Station received a

Pig Prices Rise Amid Losses for Small-Scale Farmers

Bangkok: Pig prices at farms have risen by 2 baht/kg, yet farmers are still facing losses. According to Thai News Agency, the Swine Raisers Association reported a 2 baht/kg increase in farm-gate prices nationwide for live pigs. This follows the Kathin robe offering ceremony and the tourist season, both of which have stimulated consumption. Despite this rise, the association’s president

Anutin Emphasizes Principles in Interior Ministry Appointments

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has reiterated that the recent appointments within the Interior Ministry will adhere to a set of three guiding principles: restoring fairness, utilizing the right people for the appropriate roles, and upholding morality. These principles are set to guide the appointment of 45 officials within the ministry. According to Thai News

Cabinet Approves 455 Million Baht Budget for 2025 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a budget of 455,962,200 baht for hosting the 33rd SEA Games and the 13th ASEAN Para Games in 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Government Spokesperson, announced that the Cabinet meeting approved the allocation of funds from the 2026 fiscal year budget, central budget, and emergency reserve funds upon the proposal of

Treasury Backs EGAT’s 2 Billion Baht SLB Bond Issuance

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance has announced its support for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) as it embarks on its inaugural issuance of Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB) valued at 2 billion baht, with an interest rate pegged at 1.40% per annum. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Chananporn Pisitwanich, Deputy Director-General of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), disclosed

Cabinet Directs Agencies to Fast-Track 2027 Budget Preparation and Stimulate Economy

Bangkok: The Cabinet has directed all government agencies to expedite the preparation of the 2027 budget while urging state enterprises to invest 1.6 trillion baht in the 2026 budget to inject investment into the system and stimulate economic growth. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced that the Prime Minister plans to dissolve Parliament in

Medical Network Urges Revocation of Cannabis Policy Announcement

Bangkok: A network of medical professionals, academics, and concerned citizens has submitted an open letter to the Minister of Public Health, advocating for the revocation of the Ministry’s announcement regarding cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic. This group is actively working against drug abuse and seeks to address the issues arising from the current cannabis policies. According to Thai News

Chonlanan Advocates for Pheu Thai Party’s Draft as Cornerstone of Constitutional Amendment

Bangkok: Dr. Cholanat Srikaew has proposed that the joint parliamentary meeting should adopt the principles of the Pheu Thai Party’s draft constitution amendment as the central framework, ensuring it aligns with the Constitutional Court’s ruling. According to Thai News Agency, during discussions surrounding constitutional amendment drafts from the Prachachon Party, the Bhumjaithai Party, and the Pheu Thai Party, Dr. Cholanat