Month: August 2025

Launch of Commemorative Book Celebrating Queen’s Birthday and Thai Fabric Initiative

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior announced the launch of a book in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s 39th birthday, titled “Siriwanvari Nariratana Rajapastraporn,” following the royal initiative “Wear Thai Fabric for Fun.” The initiative encourages the wearing of Thai fabrics and royal Thai costumes to

Senate Sends Letter to Constitutional Court to Close Audio Clip Case

Bangkok: The Senate has submitted a summary statement regarding the audio clip case involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The case, which has been a point of contention, is now concluded with the submission of an explanation letter to the Constitutional Court. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Sawat Tasana, who

Paethongtarn Shinawatra Responds to Controversy Over Distorted Court Clip

Bangkok: Paethongtarn reposted an Instagram story to counter the controversy surrounding a distorted clip, insisting the Constitutional Court had told her to “sit down.” According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Paethongtarn Shinawatra reposted a story on VOICE TV’s Instagram, confirming that the controversy surrounding the

Permanent Secretary Orders Investigation into Iris Scanning for Coins

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has ordered an immediate investigation into the practice of iris scanning in exchange for coins, revealing that he has not yet received a report on the issue. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, the Permanent Secretary, addressed reports that

Royal Thai Army Enhances Border Defense with New Drone Technology

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has significantly bolstered its border defense capabilities with the acquisition of advanced drone and anti-drone technology, thanks to a substantial donation from the Land Guard Foundation. The donation, valued at over 60 million baht, aims to enhance the defense operations along the Thai-Cambodian border. According

Natthaphong and Team Face 300 Million Baht Lawsuit from Energy Giant

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, alongside fellow members of the Prachachon Party, appeared in court to face a lawsuit brought against them by a major energy company, amounting to over 300 million baht. The lawsuit follows their vocal criticisms regarding Thailand’s electricity tariffs, which they attribute to the policy missteps of previous

Royal Thai Army Investigates Old Video of Soldier Abuse

Bangkok: An old video has resurfaced showing a soldier abusing his subordinates, prompting the Royal Thai Army to impose punishment and initiate further investigation into the incident. The video, released by the Royal Thai Army on August 25th, highlights an event from August 21, 2015, where a soldier was seen

Wisut Expresses Hope for Paetongtarn Amid Hun Sen Audio Clip Case

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and party MP chairman, has expressed his hope that Paetongtarn Shinawatra will overcome the legal challenges posed by the audio clip case involving a conversation with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen. He urged those aspiring to become prime minister to