Bangkok: The government is allowing refugees fighting in Myanmar to work, while UNHCR praises Thailand as a model for humanitarian care and stimulating the local economy. According to Thai News Agency, Government Spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap revealed that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commended the Thai government for granting work rights to long-term Myanmar refugees in Thailand. Yesterday,

Bangkok: Thailand and Sweden have officially elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, marking a significant step in leveraging both countries’ strengths for joint development across various sectors. According to Thai News Agency, this development was formalized through an agreement signed by Mr. Maris Sngiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms. Maria Malmer Stenergard,

Bangkok: The House Committee on Military Affairs has summoned the Royal Thai Army to provide clarification on the issue of missing oil supplies in Saraburi and Nonthaburi. Chetwan Tueprakon, a Pathum Thani MP for the Prachachon Party and a member of the committee, expressed his confusion over the disappearance of the oil, though noted that its repurchase was not deemed

Bangkok: Paethongtarn makes her first public appearance after staying in custody to fight the audio clip case. Paethongtarn made her first official appearance, chairing a meeting of the Culture Committee and announcing the results of the 67th National Artist selection. She said she hadn’t seen the media in a while after staying in isolation to fight the audio clip case.

Bangkok: The National Housing Authority has initiated urgent measures to provide assistance to people residing in seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border. These measures include debt relief and rent exemptions designed to ease the financial burden on residents during the ongoing crisis. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the government is coordinating with

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has accused Cambodia of distorting facts and making slanderous claims regarding the establishment of communities that violate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of 2000. The Army’s spokesman emphasized that the barbed wire at Ban Nong Chan is situated within Thai sovereignty, countering accusations from Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chum Sonry, spokesman for

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Phumtham Wechayachai, addressed concerns over the citizenship application of South African businessman Benjamin Mauer Berger, emphasizing adherence to legal protocols. The issue arose amidst reports linking Berger to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Phumtham, acting as Prime Minister, confirmed his lack of awareness about the application while asserting that any

Bangkok: The Department of Provincial Administration has mandated village headmen and subdistrict heads to oversee activities related to iris scanning for coins, aiming to prevent potential public deception. The Department emphasized that this exercise is not affiliated with any data collection efforts by the Central Registration Office. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Provincial Administration issued a public