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ASEAN Secretary-General Engages with Thai Prime Minister on Transnational Crime and Prisoner Education.

Bangkok: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn recently met with Thai Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra to discuss critical issues concerning transnational crimes and the improvement of education for prisoners. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the Government Spokesman, shared insights from the discussions, highlighting the focus areas and mutual agreements reached during the meeting. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister

Anutin to Visit Koh Kood Next Week to Address Territorial Concerns.

Koh Kood: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has announced plans to visit Koh Kood in Trat Province next week, aiming to build confidence among the local population. The visit comes in light of recent developments following the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44), which outlines a framework for negotiations concerning overlapping maritime areas

Thai Stocks End Morning Session with Gain of 12.02 Points.

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 12.02 points. In the morning trading, the index fluctuated up in line with the region, with a high of 1,476.26 points and a low of 1,462.63 points. According to Thai News Agency, the stock market showed resilience as it mirrored regional trends, maintaining an upward trajectory throughout the session. The fluctuations observed were

Minister of Justice Intervenes in Buriram Mother’s Struggle with Drug-Addicted Son.

Buriram: Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, has taken decisive action in response to a troubling case in Buriram Province, where a mother resorted to imprisoning her drug-addicted son. The child, despite undergoing multiple treatments, continued to exhibit violent and unstable behavior upon returning home, compelling the mother to build a cell for him. According to Thai News Agency,

Burma Establishes Disaster Care Center for Vulnerable Groups.

Burma: The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, led by Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, has launched a dedicated center aimed at managing and supporting vulnerable groups affected by disasters. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s continued efforts under the 5×5 policy framework, which seeks to address challenges posed by population changes and climate-related disasters. According to Thai News Agency,

Prime Minister Orders Allocation of State Land to Small-Scale Residents.

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has directed all government agencies to allocate unused state land to small-scale residents for housing and farming purposes. This initiative aims to provide residents with rights-based property that can be used as collateral for bank loans, along with expediting the disbursement of the 2025 budget to stimulate economic growth. According to Thai News Agency, Jirayu Huangsap,

Moved “Chang Phlai Khundet” to the National Elephant Institute, Lampang Province.

Lampang: Plai Khundet has been moved to the National Elephant Institute in Lampang Province, ending the drama after being left at the Elephant and Environment Conservation Foundation in Chiang Mai Province. The team moving the elephant, including veterinarians and more than 30 officers, began the operation early this morning by taking a truck to wait in front of the elephant

Grandmother Accuses Renowned Feng Shui Master of Fraud, Loses 60 Million Baht.

Bangkok: A 77-year-old grandmother, Ms. Saengduean, has filed a complaint against a well-known feng shui fortune teller, accusing him of defrauding her and advising her to purchase amulets that she never received. This alleged deception has resulted in a loss of over 60 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Saengduean, accompanied by her daughter, Ms. Rattanaporn, and several