Internal Affairs

Bangkok Implements Eco-Friendly Krathong Disposal During Loi Krathong Festival

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is actively collecting and disposing of krathongs during the 2025 Loi Krathong Festival to mitigate environmental impacts. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Lertlak Leela Ruangsaeng, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, along with key officials, inspected the efforts to collect krathongs from the Chao Phraya River. The inspection took place at the mouth of

Tropical Storm Kalmaegi Approaches Vietnam, Predicted to Impact Thailand with Heavy Rains

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued an update on Tropical Storm Kalmaegi, which is intensifying as it approaches Vietnam. The storm is currently positioned over the central South China Sea, approximately 500 kilometers off Vietnam’s coast. It is moving slightly west-northeast and is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam between November 6-7, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, after

Prasert Urges Political Parties to Cease Covert Approaches to Pheu Thai MPs

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, has issued a stern warning to certain political parties, urging them to halt their covert attempts to entice Pheu Thai Members of Parliament (MPs) with offers of benefits in exchange for switching party allegiance. He described these actions as “disgusting” and a threat to democracy, cautioning that such behavior could result

Anutin Commits to Resolving Prasat Ta Kwai Dispute Through Legal Channels

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has affirmed his commitment to safeguarding Thailand’s interests as he moves forward with negotiations to address the Prasat Ta Kwai issue in Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province. He emphasized the importance of influencers expressing patriotism without breaking the law. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin highlighted the progress made on

Anutin Denies Closed-Door Meeting with Thammanat Amid Thanadon’s Appointment Speculations

Bangkok: Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has addressed rumors circulating about a supposed rift and meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Captain Thammanat Prompao, concerning the appointment of Thanadol Suwannarit. Anutin confirmed that recent photos of him having lunch with Thammanat did not entail any private discussions about Thanadol’s role as

Customs Department Implements New Import Duties to Boost Revenue

Bangkok: Customs officials are advancing with the implementation of import duties on goods under 1,500 baht, with expectations to increase revenue to 3 billion baht. They have introduced the “Customs Quick Big Win” plan, which includes cutting executive bonuses and tightening controls on online goods. According to Thai News Agency, the Customs Department is pushing forward with its “Customs Quick

Fire Breaks Out at Bangkok Warehouse, No Injuries Reported

Bangkok: A fire broke out at a warehouse in the Rat Burana 29 area of Bangkok in the middle of the night. Officials took over three hours to put out the blaze, but no injuries or deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a fire broke out inside Wat Phichit Yatikaram Worawihan in Khlong San District. Officials put out the fire in 13

MRDIYT Opens First Trading Day on SET with 18.02% Drop from IPO Price

Bangkok: MRDIYT marked its debut on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with its share price opening 18.02% lower than the initial public offering (IPO) price. The stock began trading at 7.05 baht, down from the IPO price of 8.06 baht, reflecting a decrease of 1.55 baht. According to Thai News Agency, the opening ceremony for MRDIYT’s first trading day