Internal Affairs

Philippines Evacuates 100,000 People as Super Typhoon Fongwong Approaches

Bangkok: More than 100,000 people were evacuated across the country’s eastern and northern regions on Thursday as Typhoon Fung-wong intensified into a super typhoon ahead of its expected landfall later that day, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and a storm surge. According to Thai News Agency, the Philippines has raised its storm warning signal to No. 5, the highest level,

Gang of Rosewood Loggers Arrested in Sri Lanna National Park

Chiang mai: Officials from Sri Lanna National Park intercepted a gang of rosewood loggers as they were preparing to remove trees from the forest. They were taken into custody and prosecuted according to the law. According to Thai News Agency, the arrest followed a strategic operation where park officials placed hidden cameras along the Huai Tham Muang hiking trail in

Industry Committee Endorses Community Liquor Act to Boost Economy

Nong khai: The Industry Committee has thrown its support behind the Community Liquor Act, aimed at stimulating economic growth by processing local fruits into liquor. The committee is keenly observing the impact of this initiative and plans to engage with relevant agencies to enhance product development and increase global market share for these agricultural products. According to Thai News Agency,

Government Urges Students to Expedite Student Loan Contract Process

Bangkok: The government is urging students and those under the Student Loan Fund (SLF) to expedite the preparation of loan contracts and loan disbursement confirmation forms. Educational institutions are required to complete file uploads to the DSL system by November 15, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that the government is committed to

5-Step Plan Unveiled for Thai-Cambodian Border Fence Construction

Chanthaburi: Progress has been made on a 5-step plan to construct a fence along the Thai-Cambodian border, specifically between boundary markers 52-59 in the Chanthaburi-Trat area. The project, expected to take 15 days, includes the installation of temporary boundary markers. According to Thai News Agency, the initiative, supervised by the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command (CBTDC) under the Ministry

Villagers Express Concerns Over Release of Cambodian Prisoners at Pakkad Pass

Chanthaburi: Villagers are expressing concerns over the news of the upcoming release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war at the Pakkad Pass. The community is worried about the potential uncertainty this event may bring and has urged the Army not to burden the locals with the issue. Local leaders, however, maintain that the Pakkad checkpoint remains peaceful. According to Thai

US Government Shutdown Disrupts Air Travel Nationwide

Washington: The U.S. federal government shutdown, now in its 39th day, has led to significant disruptions in air travel across the country. The ongoing shutdown has resulted in flight delays, cancellations, and rerouting, causing inconvenience to numerous travelers. According to Thai News Agency, the U.S. Transportation Department has mandated airlines to reduce flight capacity at 40 major airports nationwide, starting

Minister of Commerce Outlines Strategic Policies to Ensure Economic Stability and Fairness

Bangkok: The Minister of Commerce, Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, underscored the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to achieving economic stability while ensuring fairness across all sectors, during her address at the 2nd Policy Talk event organized by Chulalongkorn University. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Suphajee, who was the special speaker at the event, emphasized the Ministry’s role in overseeing domestic trade, international