Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the ID cards of Luang Por Alongkot and Alongkot Pholmuk have different numbers and belong to separate individuals. This clarification comes amidst confusion over the national ID number of Luang Por Alongkot, a former abbot, appearing to match that of the deceased Mr. Alongkot Pholmuk, a former Royal

Bangkok: Deputy Interior Minister held a meeting to monitor and prepare for Typhoon Kajiki. He ordered the governors of all 58 provinces to ensure public safety and prepare for evacuations in case of emergency. He emphasized the importance of communicating accurate information to prevent public panic. The Meteorological Department stated that the upper Northeastern and Northern regions of Thailand will

Lopburi: The Royal Thai Army has successfully tested a range of Thai-made attack drones, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. These drones, which include both bombing and Kamikaze-style attack drones, are being developed for future production and operational use. The tests yielded promising results. According to Thai News Agency, Col. Chatrapee Poonsri, deputy spokesperson for the Royal

Bangkok: A warning has been issued against sharing posts that criticize a video clip in which the phrase “Sit down, sir” was edited to “Sit down, son.” The Constitutional Court has announced its intention to take action under cyber law against those responsible for the distortion. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, an advisor to the Prime Minister

Bangkok: Senate Chairman avoids media, refuses to answer questions about the audio clip case of Paethongtarn. Regarding the 2016 budget, he insists that the Senate will not overturn it. According to Thai News Agency, Senate President Mongkol Surasajja declined to comment on whether the Senate would conclude its case today regarding the audio clip of Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s conversation

Bangkok: Independent senators have publicly opposed the formation of a special committee intended to study the cancellation of MOUs 43-44, which pertain to the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. They have criticized the proposal as a political maneuver rather than a genuine effort to address national issues. According to Thai News Agency, the independent senators, led by Dr. Premsak Piayura, Lt. Cmdr.

Bangkok: A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of the public, 68.1%, do not support the military assuming the role of Prime Minister, emphasizing their belief that the military should focus on maintaining peace and security. According to Thai News Agency, the Pacific Institute of Management conducted a survey on August 22, 2015, involving 1,500 participants from various regions.

Bangkok: Minister Suchart Tancharoen is preparing to establish a committee to investigate the director of the Lopburi Buddhist Office for alleged negligence. The inquiry will determine whether the director should be transferred to the Phutthamonthon office, following discrepancies surrounding the Phra Bat Nam Phu Temple case. Suchart expressed concerns about the lack of awareness in the province regarding Luang Por