Bangkok: A committee has been established to investigate two individuals who orchestrated a fake high-society motorcade. The individuals admitted they were hired, and the army was not involved. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, announced that he received a report about the incident and immediately set up an investigation committee. The

Bangkok: The Cabinet has acknowledged the resolutions from the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee meeting and approved measures to support the transition to the electric vehicle industry as proposed by the National Automotive Policy Committee. This move is aimed at driving the transition of Thailand’s automotive industry towards electric vehicles. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government

Bangkok: Warawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security and leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, has declared his commitment to adhering to the government whip’s resolution amidst circulating rumors about former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s directives to coalition parties. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Warawut addressed the news alleging that Thaksin has ordered coalition parties to maintain

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra expressed concerns about the potential for increased US tariffs on Thailand, suggesting it is an effort to initiate trade negotiations. He acknowledged the current economic challenges but remained optimistic about handling them. According to Thai News Agency, Thaksin shared his perspective on the economic advice provided to the current Prime Minister, noting the worsened

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed the issue of individuals wearing Pheu Thai Party shirts in photos with celebrities, explaining that the shirts are widely available for purchase. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham emphasized the difficulty in preventing people from requesting photos with public figures, as the shirts are accessible to anyone. Phumtham elaborated

Bangkok: The Royal Decree has been revised to split the draft Cyber Security Act into two separate drafts in an effort to prevent the outflow of digital money from the system. Mr. Prasert Jantararuangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, announced that the drafts would be presented to the Cabinet today, with the expectation of immediate

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the extension of the declaration of a state of emergency in three southern border provinces for another three months, from April 20 to July 19, 2025. This marks the 80th extension of the emergency decree in these regions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government spokesman, stated that the emergency decree

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra visited the exhibition of the project “Thai Fabric, Wear It for Fun,” choosing to purchase Siriraj Phasatraporn pattern fabric and batik fabric. She also promoted the Songkran Festival by participating in traditional activities, including pouring water on Phra Buddha Chinnarat and sharing childhood memories of playing with banana stalk horses. The event, held in line