Internal Affairs

North Korea Fires Multiple Rocket Launchers into Yellow Sea

Seoul: North Korea fired multiple rocket launchers into the sea west of the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, as confirmed by South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday. The ministry reported that the South Korean military detected several artillery rockets being launched into the northern waters of the Yellow Sea at around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, which corresponds to 1:00 PM Thailand

Cambodia Withdraws from 2025 SEA Games Amid Border Clashes

Bangkok: Cambodia has withdrawn from all sports at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, citing concerns over escalating border clashes. The decision comes amidst rising tensions and violence between Thai and Cambodian soldiers along the border, leading to heightened concerns among athletes’ parents and officials. According to Thai News Agency, “Big Net” Chaipak Siriwat, Vice President of the National Olympic

Thailand’s Digital Economy Grows, But AI Utilization Lags Behind

Bangkok: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reveals that Thailand’s digital economy is growing at an average rate of 7-10% per year, but AI is not being fully utilized to generate income. According to Thai News Agency, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) disclosed its Digital Transformation Index, highlighting that while Thailand’s infrastructure is strong,

Australia Enforces Unprecedented Ban on Minors’ Social Media Access

Sydney: Australia has commenced the enforcement of a groundbreaking law prohibiting minors under 16 from accessing online social media platforms, marking it as the first nation globally to introduce such a ban. This move has garnered worldwide attention as other countries deliberate on adopting similar restrictions. According to Thai News Agency, the law, which took effect at midnight, restricts children

Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation Extends Pickup Truck Guarantee Program to 2026

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

“Nano” and “Best” Secure First-Day Golds for Thailand at 33rd SEA Games

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

Minister Narumon Orders Closure of 1,168 Schools on Thai-Cambodian Border

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

Cambodia Withdraws from 33rd SEA Games, Schedule Unaffected

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