Internal Affairs

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,

Buriram Mobilizes 1.4 Million Relief Bags for Southern Flood Victims

Bangkok: Buriram has collaborated with the Subdistrict Health Promotion Center to dispatch 1.4 million relief bags to assist flood victims in the South. At the Flood Relief Coordination Center, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Saram and Deputy Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen received the relief bags, valued at 1.4 million baht, from the residents of Buriram. These essential supplies

Queen Completes Half Marathon with Eliud Kipchoge in Bangkok

Bangkok: Her Majesty the Queen participated in the renowned “Run Through the City” Season 8, “Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok,” completing the half marathon alongside legendary marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge in 2 hours and 13 minutes. The event, held on November 30, 2025, saw nearly 20,000 runners from across the globe. According to Thai News Agency, the marathon was organized by

Hook 31 Korat Provides Essential Relief to Flood Victims in Hat Yai

Hat yai: Rescue workers from the Hook 31 Foundation in Nakhon Ratchasima have successfully distributed relief supplies from the residents of Korat to the flood-impacted villagers in the Saphan Dam community located in the Hat Yai District of Songkhla Province. According to Thai News Agency, the rescue team from the Hook 31 Foundation conducted a survey of the Saphan Dam

Hat Yai Flooding Crisis Highlights Systemic Bureaucratic Challenges

Hat yai: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olar emphasizes that the flooding in Hat Yai is not merely an issue of individual responsibility but a result of deep-rooted structural problems within the bureaucracy and local government systems. He asserts that any appointed prime minister will face similar challenges unless systemic changes are made. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olan