Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the appointment of “Aonfa” as the new Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) and has extended the term of “Lt. Col. Nun” as Director of the Government Lottery Office. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that Ms. Onfa Vejjajiva, currently serving as Secretary-General of the Civil Service

Bangkok: The anticipated implementation of the 20 baht flat-rate electric train fare may face a delay, with expectations now set for October 1st. This follows a decision by the Council of State to reject the central budget subsidy, necessitating the passage of three key laws beforehand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, explained that

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 2.97 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded the morning at 1,259.70 points, a decrease of 2.97 points, or 0.24%, with a trading value of approximately 24.419 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during morning trading, the index showed consolidation, with a high of 1,262.93 points and a low of

Bangkok: Flooding from Typhoon Kajiki has resulted in significant disruptions across highways in five provinces in Thailand. The Department of Highways has reported that traffic is completely impassable at one location due to the severe flooding. Officials have been deployed to provide public assistance and will be monitoring the situation continuously. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Highways

Bangkok: A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport revealed that the number of people who have registered for the latest benefits has surpassed 200,000, and is confident that the number will continue to increase. He stated that all parties are working diligently to ensure that the public receives all their benefits. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kritchanon Aiyapanya, Assistant

Bangkok: In 2015, Thailand’s cassava exports experienced significant growth, with ongoing negotiations aimed at expanding the market in New Zealand. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Foreign Trade reported that in the first seven months of 2025, cassava exports reached 5.62 million tons, representing a 35.75% increase compared to the previous year’s 4.14 million tons. This increase highlights

Bangkok: The Cabinet has sanctioned a central budget of 2.9 billion baht to enhance the Pracharat Welfare Fund, aimed at bolstering retail spending through welfare cards. This initiative will draw a total of 26 billion baht from the central budget to stimulate economic activity. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, disclosed that the budget will