Day: July 16, 2025

MEA Holds Meeting to Discuss Underground Power Line Project Along Purple Line South

Bangkok: MEA held a meeting to explain the underground power line project along the Purple Line, Prajadhipok Road, and Somdej Phra Chao Taksin Road. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thitiwut Ngernklai, the Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), chaired this meeting, emphasizing the transition from overhead to

PTT Exploration and Production Secures Top Honors at Money & Banking Awards 2025

Bangkok: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited has been awarded the title of Best Company of the Year 2025 in the Stock Exchange of Thailand at the Money and Banking Awards 2025. This prestigious accolade recognizes the company’s exemplary performance and leadership in the Thai business landscape. According to

Royal Thai Army Clarifies Phu Makhuea Dispute with Cambodian Military

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has clarified that the Cambodian military did not unilaterally seize the contested area of Phu Makhuea, emphasizing that the ongoing issue would be resolved through peaceful means. Phu Makhuea is a region claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia, and the Thai military remains committed to

Deputy Minister Criticizes Unequal Distribution of 157 Billion Baht Stimulus Budget

Bangkok: “Dech Isam” has voiced concerns over the distribution of the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget, describing it as overly concentrated to an unsatisfactory extent. During a cabinet meeting, Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Interior and Secretary-General of the Democrat Party, openly criticized the allocation, especially its focus

Phumtham Acknowledges Discrepancies in Economic Stimulus Budget Documentation

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has disclosed discrepancies in the signing of documents by Anutin Charnvirakul, with documents not matching those entered in the system. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham admitted to allocating local budgets in line with new economic stimulus projects following findings

Phumtham Urges Patience Amidst Cambodia’s Provocative Actions

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, acting prime minister, addressed the recent tensions at Prasat Ta Muen Thom in Surin province, expressing dissatisfaction with Cambodia’s actions. He urged both the Thai public and military to exercise patience and restraint in response to provocations, advising against

Crackdown on E-Cigarettes and Illegal Cigarettes Intensified in Thailand

Bangkok: The Thai government is intensifying its crackdown on e-cigarettes and illegal cigarettes, aiming to prevent their entry into the country. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office and advisor to the Prime Minister, disclosed that the Thai Tobacco Trade Association, in collaboration with the network of tobacco

Chaiwat Reiterates Palang Pracharath Party’s Stance Against Draft Amnesty Bill

Bangkok: “Chaiwat” reiterates the Palang Pracharath Party’s clear resolution not to accept any draft amnesty bill. “Chaiwat” believes that the draft of the amnesty bill that will be passed must not contain the amnesty content, Section 112, reiterates the resolution of the Palang Pracharath Party clearly not to accept any