Bangkok: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, met with the Sri Lankan Ambassador on Wednesday to address growing concerns over the welfare of two elderly Thai elephants gifted to the South Asian nation. According to Thai News Agency, the discussions focused on Plai Pratupha (Thai Raja, 51) and Plai Srinarong (Kandula, 29), which

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has confirmed the government’s readiness to support water management projects across every province, with a substantial budget allocation aimed at mitigating flood risks and improving water flow. Over 100 billion baht has been earmarked for these initiatives, which seek to systematically manage water resources and reduce the need for annual

Chiang mai: The Prime Minister, leading a high-profile delegation, visited Chiang Mai to evaluate the Ping River’s potential and release 100,000 freshwater fish, while emphasizing the importance of government work over politics. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, accompanied by Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and other officials, embarked on a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The

Mokpo: South Korean coast guard officials launched an investigation Thursday into the late-night stranding of a ferry, arresting its first mate and an Indonesian crew member on suspicion of gross negligence. Coast guard officials said the two suspects were at the helm and suspected of waiting too long to cancel the autopilot system, causing the vessel to crash into a

Bangkok: Assoc. Prof. Pol. Lt. Col. Dr. Kritsanapong submitted a letter to the Senate Legal Committee proposing an education reform model, emphasizing that universities must be models of good governance. According to Thai News Agency, Associate Professor Pol. Lt. Col. Dr. Kritsanaphong Pootrakool, Vice President for Security and Chairman of the Faculty of Criminology and Justice Administration at Rangsit University,

Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva has submitted documentation to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seeking an investigation into former ministers and politicians linked to scams. He identified irregularities in transactions involving companies with initial registered capital as low as US$10, which were used to acquire businesses valued at millions of times more. These documents are connected to Thai energy companies, potentially contributing

Bangkok: The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has reported an improvement in the water situation within the Chao Phraya Basin, attributing it to the reduced water discharges from major dams upstream. In an effort to alleviate the impact of recent flooding, the Cabinet has sanctioned an increase in compensation for affected areas, raising the original 9,000 baht support to up to

Bangkok: Ekanit has launched the “Fast Pass” program, which immediately unlocks 70 investment projects and is projected to attract 300 billion baht in cash flow by early 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas announced that the measure will be presented to the Economic Cabinet for consideration on November 24th. The initiative aims to remove key obstacles hindering