Bueng kan: The Government Savings Bank and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) are actively supporting the ‘Retirement Lottery’ initiative to enhance savings discipline among the population. This effort is part of a broader mission to encourage a culture of savings and provide a novel form of savings innovation known as the ‘NSF Lottery’ or ‘Retirement Lottery.’ According

Bangkok: The Cabinet has accepted a resolution to address the issue of low tobacco and shredded tobacco prices, in a move aimed at supporting farmers and adjusting tax rates. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the Cabinet has reviewed a report by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Fiscal Policy, Financial Institutions, and Financial Markets, as presented

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce has announced a multi-faceted approach to support longan farmers, aligning efforts with both government and private sectors to manage a significant increase in produce. These efforts include promoting exports, establishing a War Room for real-time situation monitoring, and implementing emergency measures if needed. The Ministry of Agriculture is also contributing to bolster farmer support. According

Bangkok: Pol. Lt. Col. Ekkathanat Limsangkas has resigned from his position as Deputy Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) following his appointment as a member of the NBTC’s Broadcasting Affairs Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Committee. According to Thai News Agency, Ekkathanat’s resignation comes after the Senate meeting No. 2, held during the First Ordinary Session of the Year on

United Nations: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 (2025), aiming to reinforce the mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution worldwide. The resolution urges member states to effectively utilize various peaceful dispute settlement methods outlined in Article 33 of the UN Charter, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, while supporting the Secretary-General’s mediation efforts. According to EMM, the

Sa Kaeo: The border crossing at Sa Kaeo, a crucial transit point between Thailand and Cambodia, has been closed multiple times daily following a clash between troops in May. This has caused disruptions in travel and commerce across the region. According to Deutsche Welle, both Thailand and Cambodia have increased their military presence along the shared border, heightening fears of