Day: June 17, 2025

Cabinet Approves Return of MRO Land Rights in U-Tapao to EEC for New Auction

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the return of land rights for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) center in U-Tapao to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), enabling a fresh auction or allowing private companies to invest. Thai Airways has also secured a new partner for investment, and the contract for

Paethongtarn Engages with Pheu Thai Party to Address Public Concerns

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and leader of the Pheu Thai Party, recently attended a meeting with Pheu Thai Party MPs, which included participation from ministers of the party. The purpose of the meeting was to engage with the public’s feedback and address pressing issues swiftly. During the meeting, the

“Big Lek” Engages Daily with Team Thailand on Thai-Cambodian Border Issues

Bangkok: “Big Lek,” formally known as Gen. Nattapol Nakphanich, Deputy Minister of Defense and leader of Team Thailand, has initiated daily meetings with the Thailand team to address the ongoing situation at the Thai-Cambodian border. He acknowledged the request for an indefinite postponement of the Regional Border Conference (RBC) aimed

Thai Army Clarifies Border Measures Amid Export Concerns

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has announced that the Thai side has no measures to control agricultural exports to Cambodia and will tighten border crossing measures in groups at risk of illegal activities. According to Thai News Agency, Major General Winthai Suvari, the Army spokesman, clarified that the measures to

NCPO Framework Unveiled to Address Thai-Cambodian Border Issues

Bangkok: Opening the framework of the power and duties of the NCPO, emphasizing the proposal to solve the Thai-Cambodian border issue to the National Security Council and the Prime Minister until the situation returns to normal. According to Thai News Agency, in today’s Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister ordered the

PM Reveals Readiness to Evacuate Thais from Tehran

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra has reiterated the government’s readiness to evacuate Thai citizens from Tehran following a directive from the Royal Thai Embassy. The embassy had earlier issued a statement urging Thais to leave the Iranian capital amid escalating tensions. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister addressed

Thais Crossing to Poipet Sees Sharp Decline Amid Tightened Security

Poipet: The number of Thais crossing into Cambodia has significantly dropped after the Burapha Army implemented stringent security measures, effectively restricting Thais from traveling to Poipet. According to Thai News Agency, the Burapha Task Force has heightened security to its maximum level, requesting that Thais refrain from crossing the border

Kusumalawati Petitions Prime Minister for Removal of Anutin

Bangkok: Ms. Kusumalawati Sirikomut, a former MP of Mahasarakham and former Senate candidate, has submitted a formal petition to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, seeking the removal of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister,