Bangkok: The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCGC) has announced the extension of its “Pickup Truck Guarantee” program until December 30, 2026. The program offers a total guarantee amount of 3.7 billion baht, with waived guarantee fees for the first three years, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and farmers needing pickup trucks for their livelihoods. According to Thai News

Chonburi: “Nano” Watcharakul Limjitrakorn and “Best” Methasit Boonsena made headlines as they clinched gold medals for Thailand on the opening day of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. According to Thai News Agency, “Nano,” a 19-year-old Thai national athlete and a first-year student at Kasetsart University, captured the first gold medal for Thailand with a flawless dance routine. Competing in the

Bangkok: Minister Narumon has ordered the closure of an additional 1,168 educational institutions located in border areas. According to Thai News Agency, the decision was made due to ongoing fighting and the potential for the conflict to spread, posing a risk to students, teachers, and educational personnel. In response, 102 schools in safer areas have been designated as temporary shelters

Bangkok: Attakorn confirmed that Cambodian national athletes have withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games, hosted by Thailand, but this will not affect the competition schedule. Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakon, Minister of Tourism and Sports, confirmed the withdrawal. He stated that despite the absence of Cambodian athletes, the competition schedule will remain unchanged. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sirilatthayakon expressed confidence

Bangkok: The Excise Department has issued a warning to pensioners about scams involving fraudsters impersonating officials to deceive them into transferring money from their accounts. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Nittaya Sorikul, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the Excise Department, has revealed that fraudsters are currently impersonating officials from the department. These scammers are making phone calls to pensioners,

Bangkok: The Prime Minister revealed that there has been no indication from Cambodia requesting negotiations. The Prime Minister declined to comment on details of the attack on Phnom Dong Rak Hospital. Regarding the daily border situation, he stated that only information from the military would be reliable for accurate updates. He also revealed that there had been no indication from

Sisaket: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior visited Sisaket province to monitor the management of shelters. He reported that the management was proceeding smoothly and emphasized that the governor and district chiefs must communicate information and ensure the comfort and well-being of the people until the situation improves. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary

Bangkok: Cambodia has officially requested to withdraw from the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, submitting a formal letter to the National Olympic Committee of Thailand and the CEO of the SEA Games Council. The decision arises from concerns over border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which have raised safety concerns among athletes and officials. According to Thai News Agency, Vath