Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning revealed that 559 buildings in 191 agencies in Bangkok have been inspected, and two agencies have been found to have serious damage, resulting in their prohibition from use. As for condominiums, business operators have been contacted to re-inspect them to build confidence among the public. Meanwhile,

Bangkok: The Prime Minister sat at the head of the table to discuss the progress of the Office of the Auditor General building collapse, stressing close investigation. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting to follow up on the investigation into the collapse of the new Office of the Auditor General building. Attending the meeting

Tashkent: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has commended the government for its decision to postpone discussions on the Entertainment Venue Act draft to allow for additional public input. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Nor, who is currently attending the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent, emphasized the importance of this

Bangkok: The Cultural Council of Thailand has officially expressed its opposition to the proposed Entertainment Act draft. The council, led by Vice Chairman Mr. Prayong Kaenla and supported by cultural councils nationwide, submitted their objection to Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Chet Anukunphokarat, from the Office of the Speaker, received the letter on

Bangkok: “Ekanat” smiles after being asked about “Thaksin’s” threat to remove him from the government. Mr. Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry and Secretary-General of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, responded with a smile when questioned about rumors involving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Allegedly, Thaksin had threatened to oust Ekkanat from the government if he failed to vote in

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a central budget of 370,390,200 baht for the fiscal year 2025 to develop a comprehensive landslide and flash flood warning and surveillance system. This initiative, proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response in areas prone to geological disasters. According to Thai News Agency, the budget will

Bangkok: Teng has articulated five reasons to oppose the proposed “Entertainment Complex” focused on a casino, stating that the initiative lacks a clear goal, is not stringent, lacks measures to mitigate impacts, involves a non-transparent private sector plan, and has been rushed forward in an unclear manner. He criticized the government’s approach, particularly in light of the need for caution

Bangkok: The Privy Council recently attended a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, observing discussions and offering advice on strategies to alleviate the impact of the anticipated drought in 2025. The meeting took place at the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul. It was attended