Internal Affairs

Atthaphon Saengthong Withdraws from Thai National Team Ahead of 2025 SEA Games Due to Injury

Bangkok: Atthaphon Saengthong has withdrawn from the Thai national team for the SEA Games after suffering an injury, ahead of the “War Elephants”‘ first match against Timor-Leste tomorrow. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai national men’s football team for the 2025 SEA Games, led by head coach “Coach Wang” Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, practiced yesterday at the ThaiBev Football Academy to

Immigration Bureau Cracks Down on Chinese Nationals Hiding in Thailand

Bangkok: The Immigration Bureau has announced the arrest of Chinese nationals hiding in Thailand, highlighting two significant cases involving criminal activities. According to Thai News Agency, the first case involves a Chinese mafia gang that defrauded financial institutions in China of over 2.8 billion baht. Authorities pursued the suspects who had been hiding in Thailand, leading to their apprehension and

Meteorological Department Predicts Temperature Rise in Northern Thailand While Bangkok Experiences Foggy Mornings

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has announced that temperatures in upper Thailand are expected to rise, with cool to cold weather accompanied by morning fog. Residents in these regions are advised to be cautious about their health due to the shifting weather patterns. Meanwhile, minimal rainfall is anticipated in the southern region, while Bangkok and its vicinity will see a slight

Shooting at Children’s Birthday Party in Stockton Leaves 4 Dead, 11 Injured

Stockton: A gunman opened fire at a children’s birthday party at a restaurant in Stockton, California, killing at least four people and injuring 11 others. According to Thai News Agency, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. on Saturday at a restaurant in Northern California, where a child’s birthday party was being

Cambodia Refutes Thai Claims Over Landmine Incident Involving Chinese National

Cambodia: Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense issued a press release clarifying the explosion sound near the border. A report from Military Region 5 stated that at 3:20 p.m. on November 29, Border Guard Unit 503 in Chok Chey village, Obei Chan commune, Oche Ryu district, Banteay Meanchey province, heard a loud explosion. An inspection confirmed that it occurred within a minefield

Indonesia-Sri Lanka Flood Death Toll Exceeds 770

Jakarta: The combined death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains on Indonesia’s Sumatra island and Sri Lanka has risen to more than 770, with hundreds more missing. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency reported late on Monday that the death toll from floods and mudslides has increased to at least 442, a significant rise from the 300 reported

House Fire in Wutthakat District Claims Lives of Elderly Couple

Wutthakat: A house fire in the Soi Wutthakat 42 area of the Wat Sala Kruen Community led to the tragic deaths of two grandparents who were found burned to death in the bathroom. The incident occurred yesterday evening, resulting in the destruction of three houses due to the closely built wooden structures. Fire trucks were mobilized to the scene, but

ERC Announces Reduction in Electricity Tariff to 3.88 Baht per Unit for Early 2026

Bangkok: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced a reduction in electricity prices for the January-April 2026 period to 3.88 baht per unit. This adjustment is being introduced as a New Year’s gift to the public. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, Secretary-General of the ERC and spokesperson for the organization, explained that during the ERC’s 44/2025 meeting,