Day: July 8, 2025

Thailand Launches 20 Baht Flat Rate for Electric Trains Across Bangkok

Bangkok: The government of Thailand has officially launched its “20 baht electric train all lines” initiative, with the fare policy coming into effect on October 1st. This new measure aims to provide a flat rate for all electric train lines in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, aiming to reduce the

Cabinet Extends Permanent Secretary of Transport’s Term

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Permanent Secretary of Transport for another year, while Kitti Surakhamhaeng sits on the Human Rights Committee of the Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Torture. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced the

Cabinet Approves Transfer of Two Director-Generals to Inspectorate

Bangkok: The Cabinet has agreed to the Ministry of Interior’s proposal to transfer two Director-Generals to roles within the Inspectorate. This decision was made during a recent Cabinet meeting, which also involved appointing civil servants to four senior executive positions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the spokesman

Constitutional Court Upholds Surname Reversion Rule for Divorced Women

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has ruled that women who divorce their husbands must revert to their original surname, as stipulated by the Personal Name Act. This decision confirms that the rule does not violate constitutional principles. According to Thai News Agency, the court unanimously upheld Section 13, paragraph one of

Phisit Expels Nantana from Senate Meeting as Mongkol Pushes for Decision

Bangkok: Tensions ran high in the Senate meeting as Senator Phisit Apiwattanapong expelled fellow Senator Nantana Nantvaropa from the session after she requested a delay in voting on the committee designated to monitor the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Nantana, who strongly opposed the decision, asserted her right to

Siriphong Criticizes Thai Negotiators Over US Tax Deal, Proposes Urgent Strategies

Bangkok: “Siriphong” slams “Pichai’s” negotiation team for not doing enough homework, very disappointed, what kind of negotiations resulted in receiving an unfriendly response letter, suggests 4 approaches to expedite the process to withstand the impact Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, deputy leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, expressed his dissatisfaction regarding a letter

Big Pom Stands Firm on Prime Ministerial Prospects, Emphasizes Legal Compliance

Bangkok: “Big Pom” has remained steadfast in the face of the House Secretary’s assertion that he cannot be nominated as Prime Minister due to insufficient MP support. Despite the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives’ statement regarding the necessity of having at least 25 MPs backing him, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan,