Bangkok: Thai researchers have made significant strides in developing a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory spray derived from mitragynine, a compound found in kratom leaves. This initiative, supported by the government, aims to provide an alternative to morphine and is expected to reach the market by mid-2026. Plans are also underway to develop kratom as an oral medication for cancer patients. According

Bangkok: Srisuwan Janya, leader of the Love the Nation, Love the Country organization, has urgently filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The request calls for an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai. He has previously admitted to submitting a royal decree to dissolve Parliament

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party submits agenda for selecting Prime Minister to the Speaker of the House after Anutin announced the formation of a minority government. According to Thai News Agency, Chaiyachanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, led party executives, including Phradon Prisananantakul, MP for Ang Thong, Mr. Jessada Thaiset, MP for Uthai Thani, Mr. Thanayot Thimsuwan, MP for Loei, Mr.

Surin: The general situation in seven provinces remains normal following the discovery of a Cambodian improvised explosive device (IED) in Surin Province yesterday. Officials successfully defused the device, and the situation is reportedly under control. This morning, the Center for the Prevention and Suppression of Infection (COP) convened a meeting to assess the current status and deliberate on proposals for

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, declined to comment on the recent rejection of the Royal Decree to dissolve Parliament. As he exited the Government House command building, reporters gathered to seek his response to the development. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham was approached by

Bangkok: Capt. Thammanat Prompao, Member of Parliament for Phayao and advisor to the Kla Tham Party, has assured that his gratitude remains intact despite former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra expressing regret over placing too much trust in him. Thammanat addressed the situation, stating that although he does not dwell on past actions, he holds deep appreciation for those who have

Bangkok: The government has directed the SME Bank to initiate the “Used Pickup Trucks with Treasury Guarantee” measure to boost the economy and support SMEs in purchasing pickup trucks for business purposes. This initiative is projected to generate loans exceeding 3.4 billion baht, sustain over 153,000 jobs, and produce a minimum of 14 billion baht in economic benefits. According to

Sa kaeo: The 1st Army Region of Thailand has reinforced its position, urging citizens to remain confident in reclaiming sovereignty in the Ban Nong Chan area. They are contemplating escalating measures beyond verbal warnings and considering further demolitions. The 1st Army Region Commander maintains control, consistently giving orders while remaining out of the public eye. Changes in army commanders or