Month: August 2025

Senate Economic Committee Proposes Solutions for Border Traders Facing Criminal Exploitation

Bangkok: The Senate Economic Committee has outlined five strategic recommendations aimed at tackling the rising issue of border traders becoming victims of criminal activities, specifically urging collaboration between the Bank of Thailand, the Thai Bankers’ Association, and the Royal Thai Police to establish a central mechanism for victim support. According

Pongkawin Confident US Tariffs Will Not Affect Thai Labor Market

Bangkok: Labor Minister Pongkawin expressed confidence that US tariffs will not impact the Thai labor market, amid scrutiny over the rapid closure of factories. He revealed that the Cabinet has approved cooperation with Sri Lanka to import workers to replace Cambodians who are returning to their country. According to Thai

Cabinet Approves Transfers of 25 High-Ranking Interior Ministry Officials

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the transfer of 25 high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Interior. The Governor of Nong Bua Lamphu has been promoted to Director-General of the Community Development Department, while Siam, the Director-General of the Community Development Department, has been transferred to the position of Governor of

Royal Thai Army Airlifts Injured Soldiers from Border Conflict for Treatment

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has transported five soldiers, who were injured in recent border fighting with Cambodia, to Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok for further medical treatment. The soldiers were initially treated at Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani Province before being airlifted to the capital. According to Thai News Agency,

Bhumtham Denies Targeting Political Transfers in Interior Ministry Appointments

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has clarified that recent transfers within the Interior Ministry are not politically motivated. He emphasized that the moves are based on individual abilities and are intended to allow officials to effectively perform their duties. According to Thai News Agency,

Ministry of Interior Suggests Civil Lawsuit Against Cambodian Leader

Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior has proposed a civil lawsuit against the Cambodian leader to seek damages. The Secretary-General of the Council of State has indicated that the Ministry of Interior can assist citizens in filing civil lawsuits against Hun Sen and the Cambodian leader for causing distress. He expressed

Anutin Refuses to Expel Kalasin MP Prabha for Voting Against Party Resolution

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has made it clear that he will not expel Kalasin MP Prabha Hengpaiboon, who recently voted against the party’s resolution regarding the 2026 Fiscal Year Expenditure Bill. Despite calling Prabha a “foreign object in the party,” Anutin insists that she will