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Bank of Thailand Advocates Digital Donations for Temples to Curb Fund Misuse

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is urging temples to adopt digital systems for receiving donations as a measure to prevent the misuse of funds. The BOT emphasizes the importance of integrating these systems with good governance practices to enhance transparency and accountability. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Daranee Saeju, the Assistant Governor of Payment Systems Supervision and Financial

Bhumtham Denies Targeting Political Transfers in Interior Ministry Appointments

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has clarified that recent transfers within the Interior Ministry are not politically motivated. He emphasized that the moves are based on individual abilities and are intended to allow officials to effectively perform their duties. According to Thai News Agency, Bhumtham’s comments came after the Cabinet approved the transfer of

Anutin Refuses to Expel Kalasin MP Prabha for Voting Against Party Resolution

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has made it clear that he will not expel Kalasin MP Prabha Hengpaiboon, who recently voted against the party’s resolution regarding the 2026 Fiscal Year Expenditure Bill. Despite calling Prabha a “foreign object in the party,” Anutin insists that she will “die on her own” without the need for expulsion. According

Father Alongkot Steps Down as Abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu

Lopburi: ‘Father Alongkot’ has resigned as abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu. Phra Thammachirasunthon, the provincial abbot of Lopburi, issued an order for the provincial abbot to resign from his position. Phra Ratchawisutthiprachanat, also known as Alongkot Tikkhapanyo, who served as the abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Khao Sam Yot Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province,

Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Impact Industrial Confidence Index

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has highlighted the negative impact of the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border clashes on the country’s industrial confidence index. According to Thai News Agency, these clashes have disrupted economic activities and border trade, leading to a decrease in the industrial confidence index, with growing concerns over a reciprocal tariff affecting competitiveness. Mr. Kriangkrai Thienukul, President

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Morning Gains with 4.14 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.14 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,246.45 points, an increase of 4.14 points (+0.33%), with a trading value of approximately 22.328 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session saw the index fluctuate in both positive and negative territory, reaching a high of

Anutin Charnvirakul Dismisses Prospects of Bhumjaithai Rejoining Government Amid Political Speculation

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed the current political situation, stating that the former prime minister remains in position and refusing to comment on the prospects of a new prime minister. Anutin firmly denied that any new political equation would bring the Bhumjaithai Party back into government. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin questioned the meaning behind

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Morning Gains with 4.14 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.14 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,246.45 points, an increase of 4.14 points (+0.33%), with a trading value of approximately 22.328 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session saw the index fluctuate in both positive and negative territory, reaching a high of