Bangkok: Sopon has expressed confidence in the current water management strategies and reassured the public that Bangkok will not experience flooding similar to the 2011 disaster, despite the heavier than anticipated rainfall. He is prepared to manage water drainage effectively and is contemplating proposing amendments to compensation regulations to assist the public. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister

Bangkok: A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the safe return of 16 Thai nationals who were deceived by a scammer gang and detained in Myawaddy. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nikorndej Plankul, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a civil society request for assistance regarding

Bangkok: Remembering 49 years since October 6, 1976, many politicians attended the event. Thammasat University held a merit-making ceremony and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 49th anniversary of October 6, 1976. Representatives of the Prime Minister, political party representatives, and activist groups attended the event in large numbers. According to Thai News Agency, the morning ceremony commemorating the 49th anniversary

Jakarta: Sihasak Phuangketkaew, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, engaged in bilateral discussions with the Indonesian Foreign Minister, HE Mr. Sugiono, to enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting took place during a working lunch in the Republic of Indonesia. According to Thai News Agency, both ministers underscored the strategic importance of their countries’ close relations

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, criticized the proposed referendum on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 43-44, expressing concerns that it could create an additional burden on the people during the election process. He emphasized that the government should make decisive choices without deferring to public referenda, especially on complex issues. According to Thai News Agency, Natthaphong addressed the

Bangkok: The Minister of Justice has agreed to extend the royal pardon for Thaksin Shinawatra, allowing the former Prime Minister to serve a one-year prison sentence in line with the Supreme Court’s decision. According to Thai News Agency, Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttapol Naowarat has directed the Permanent Secretary of Justice to form a committee to evaluate the request

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, has come forward in defense of Rangsiman Rome, an MP from the same party, who is currently facing a defamation lawsuit. Rome is being sued by attorney Thanadol Suwannarit, representing Mr. Ben Smith (Benjamin Mauerberger), with a claim for 100 million baht in civil damages. The lawsuit stems from Rome’s statements during

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has convened a meeting of the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (NDMC) to accelerate relief efforts for flood victims. Emphasizing the urgency, he stated that financial aid should not be delayed until the following year. He plans to propose over 6 billion baht in compensation to the Cabinet on October 14. According to Thai News