Internal Affairs

Thai UN Mission Rebuts Cambodia Over Indiscriminate Shelling

New york: Thailand rebutted Cambodia at the UN forum, stating that Cambodia’s indiscriminate armed attacks have killed civilians and violated international humanitarian law. During a UN Security Council open session on December 15, Minister Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations in New York, Ratchada Suthepakul countered what she labeled as Cambodia’s false information regarding the

Two More Thai Soldiers Killed in Battle of Hill 350

Bangkok: Two additional Thai soldiers have died in recent fighting at the Battle of Hill 350, as reported by the 2nd Army Area Facebook page. The soldiers were killed in clashes with Cambodian troops during efforts to reclaim sovereign territory. This brings the total number of casualties to 19. According to Thai News Agency, the 2nd Army Area Facebook page

French National Detained for Running Unlicensed Resort on Koh Phangan

Bangkok:Immigration officers in Surat Thani arrested a French national for operating an unlicensed luxury resort on Koh Phangan. The resort employed only Myanmar nationals, with no Thai workers among them. According to Thai News Agency, immigration police in Surat Thani province, along with police from Koh Phangan Police Station and the Koh Phangan district official, arrested five foreigners. The group

Pipat Mobilizes Transport Strategy for New Year 2026 Travel Surge

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, led a meeting to strategize for the influx of travelers during the New Year’s holiday in 2026. The session included key figures like Mr. Chayatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, and other officials from the Ministry and its associated agencies. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

Anutin Clarifies Status of ‘Half-Price Plus’ Phase 2 Scheme

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has clarified that the “Half-Price Plus” Phase 2 scheme is not yet available due to the dissolution of parliament. He emphasized that central government funds cannot be utilized until a regular government assumes office. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin discussed the recent appreciation of the Thai baht, which has reached

Pheu Thai Announces New Series “Yotchanan The Possible Leader” Set for December Launch

Bangkok: The Pheu Thai party is gearing up to unveil its new series, “Yotchanan The Possible Leader,” slated to premiere on December 18th. According to Thai News Agency, the announcement came via a video released by the party, which featured Yotsanu Wongsawat, their prime ministerial candidate. The video, posted on the Pheu Thai Party’s Facebook page, runs for 2 minutes

Thai Election Commission Confirms Border Election Schedule Amidst Tensions

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand has confirmed that elections will proceed as planned along the Thai-Cambodian border, despite ongoing clashes and martial law in the region. The Election Commission (EC) is prepared to ensure the electoral process is conducted smoothly. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Saeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission, addressed concerns regarding

Bangkok Calls for Old Calendar Donations to Support Braille Education for the Visually Impaired

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an initiative inviting the public to donate old desk calendars, which will be converted into Braille materials for the visually impaired. This effort, officially titled “Old Calendars, We Want Them” (Year 5), aims to enhance the educational opportunities for visually impaired individuals by transforming these calendars into valuable teaching resources. According to