Month: October 2025

Vegetarian Festival 2025 Celebrations Begin Across Thailand

Bangkok: The countdown to the Vegetarian Festival 2025 has officially begun in Thailand, marking the event from the 1st to the 9th day of the waxing moon of the 9th month in the Chinese calendar. This year, the festival spans from October 21 to October 29, lasting a total of

Cabinet Announces Measures to Boost Thai Domestic Tourism

Bangkok: The Cabinet has introduced five measures aimed at stimulating domestic tourism, particularly focusing on secondary cities across 55 provinces. These measures are set to commence on October 29, 2025, and are part of a broader strategy to invigorate the Thai economy. According to Thai News Agency, the initiative is

Krungthai Bank Reports Strong Q3 2025 Profits with a 25% Increase

Bangkok: Krungthai Bank has announced a significant net profit of 14.62 billion baht for the third quarter of 2025, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, the bank’s robust performance was driven by notable growth in its money market, capital market, and wealth

Anutin Charnvirakul Demands Clarification from Woraphat on Cambodia Scam Allegations

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has directed Deputy Finance Minister Woraphat Thanyawong to issue a written statement following allegations linking his name to scammers in Cambodia. Anutin assured that Thailand is committed to investigating the financial connections of the Prince Group and is poised

Election Commission of Thailand Supports Subdistrict Official After Assault Incident

Lopburi: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has extended its support to the Permanent Secretary of the Khok Kateim Subdistrict Administrative Organization following an assault incident that occurred during a local election. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT provided backing to the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) deputy governor after

Senate Approves Joint Ticket Act Permitting Bankrupt Individuals to Participate

Bangkok: The Senate has approved the Joint Ticket Act, allowing bankrupt individuals to serve on the Common Ticket Committee. According to Thai News Agency, the committee clarified that it is not involved in asset management, while Senator Ratchaneekorn raised concerns about the financial competence of bankrupt individuals and potential conflicts

Special Committee Urges Senate to Expedite Clean Air Act Approval

Bangkok: The special committee has expressed gratitude to the House for passing the Clean Air Act in its third reading and has urged the Senate to accept the bill’s principle. They highlighted the urgency of the bill’s implementation, especially with the PM2.5 dust crisis approaching in December, emphasizing that MPs