Internal Affairs

Hong Kong Orders Thorough Investigation into Wang Fuk Court Fire

Hong kong: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, which occurred seven days ago. The decision comes after the discovery that several samples of plastic netting used during building repairs were substandard, raising concerns over the materials’ role in the rapid spread of the blaze. According to Thai

Public Health Minister Unperturbed by Discrepancies in Flood Death Toll Reports

Hat yai: Public Health Minister Phatthana Promphat has expressed confidence in the accuracy of the Ministry of Public Health’s reports on the death toll from recent flooding in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, despite contradictory claims by Police General Surachet Hakpal, former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police. Phatthana emphasized that the legal and forensic data underpinning the Ministry’s

Thammanat Orders Urgent Rehabilitation of Flood-Damaged Hat Yai School

Hat yai: Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao, acting as Director of the Center for Natural Disaster Water Management (CDMWDM), inspected the damage at Hat Yai Wittayalai Somboonkulkanlaya School in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, following the massive flooding that damaged buildings and educational equipment. The extra-large secondary school, under the jurisdiction of the Songkhla Secondary Educational Service Area Office 2,

MEA Unveils ‘Green Youth’ Initiative to Foster Global Citizenship

Bangkok: The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is advancing efforts to enhance urban quality of life by announcing the winners of the “Outstanding Educational Institution Standards in Energy and Environment” awards for 2025. The awards recognize 30 top educational institutions excelling in energy management, while promoting Thai youth as “Green Youth,” aiming to cultivate leaders who can address global warming and

Registration Opens for SEA Games Opening Ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium

Bangkok: Registration opens for the 10,000-seat SEA Games opening ceremony tomorrow (December 3). Walk-ins are allowed at Rajamangala National Stadium for 1,000 people. Mr. Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that the Organizing Committee of the 33rd SEA Games is now accepting registration for 10,000 seats in Zone W for the official opening ceremony. Registration will begin on

Series Organizers Face Backlash Over Payment Delays to Actress Maya Janisa

Bangkok: Actress and host Maya Janisa has taken to social media to demand payment from the organizers of a series, after receiving only 500 baht of the agreed 50,000 baht for the second installment. She also awaits the third installment. Maya has announced that she will resort to legal action if the payments are not settled soon. According to Thai

Floodwaters Continue to Plague Trang and Satun, Causing Widespread Disruption

Trang: Trang Province is still inundated with floodwaters for a long time, causing great suffering to the villagers. Floodwaters in communities along the river are almost 2 meters deep. The water is starting to rot and smell bad, causing great suffering to residents. Meanwhile, in Satun, many schools are still unable to open due to heavy damage. Teachers and students

Pipat Ignores Poll Showing Democrat Party in Southern Region Overtaking Bhumjaithai Party

Bangkok: Pipat ignores polls showing the Democrat Party has overtaken Bhumjaithai in the South, confident in its strong voter base and stating that he is now focused on solving the flood crisis. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Transport and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in the southern region, addressed the Nida Poll’s findings, revealing