Ang Thong: “Anutin” has announced policies aimed at boosting the efficiency of flood monitoring and response in Ang Thong, Sing Buri, and Chai Nat provinces, urging local administrative bodies to exercise their legal discretion to aid the public. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, stated

Bangkok: Prime Minister Yingluck has reiterated that the Digital Wallet Phase 3 has been postponed due to objections from numerous parties and existing problems, but it has not been cancelled. She emphasized the strategic use of 157 billion baht, earmarked for water, tourism, and transportation projects, and asserted that the 2016 budget aligns with the current situation. She also highlighted

Bangkok: Starting today, motorcycle drivers and passengers in Thailand are subject to a fine of 2,000 baht if they fail to wear a helmet. According to Thai News Agency, the regulation, effective as of June 1, 2025, mandates compliance with the Land Traffic Act, Section 122. This law requires both motorcycle drivers and passengers to wear helmets to ensure their

Singapore: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has revealed ongoing communications with Cambodian leaders, emphasizing Thailand’s commitment to non-confrontation. The focus is on resolving the Bok Channel issue through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to find a peaceful solution. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham made these remarks during an interview at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

Hua Hin: “Suwat” opens the START OF PRIDE Hua Hin PRIDE Walk and Run, a run on Hua Hin Beach to stimulate Thai tourism 2025. On June 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. at Hua Hin Beach, Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, presided over the opening ceremony of Bluport Hua Hin: Start of Pride, joining forces for physical and

Bangkok: The Council of State has finished reviewing the draft of the Financial Central Act, with plans to push it into the House of Representatives for its first reading at the beginning of July. This legislative move aims to position Thailand as a central financial hub. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, announced the

Bangkok: Simulated exercise by the ‘Commander of the Burapha Task Force’ inspects combat readiness to be ready to support assigned missions in the border area. According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Benjapol Dechatiwong Na Ayutthaya, Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, Royal Guards, and Commander of the Burapha Task Force, led an inspection of combat readiness at Ban Nong

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed addressing questions regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s demand for the Interior Ministry seat, asserting that he continues to work diligently. When approached by reporters at the parliament, where he was present for a vote on the 2026 budget bill, Anutin claimed to have a “stomachache” and avoided