Category: General

OBEC Issues Urgent Orders to Address Impacts of ‘Storm Wipha’

Bangkok: OBEC has issued an urgent directive to manage the effects of ‘Storm Wipha,’ focusing on monitoring and ensuring the safety of students and teachers. The initiative also includes reducing teachers’ workload by 52 items within the week. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of the

Warning for 15 Provinces: Heavy Rain, Beware of Flash Floods and Mudslides

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding potential heavy rain in parts of 15 provinces across Thailand, posing risks of flash floods and mudslides. In parallel, the powerful tropical storm ‘Wipha’ is anticipated to make landfall in northern Vietnam, having already influenced weather patterns in the region. According

Trump Announces 19% Tariff on Philippine Goods Amid Trade Talks

Washington: The US will impose a 19% tariff on imports from the Philippines, as announced by US President Donald Trump following discussions with the Philippine president at the White House. Trump revealed the new tariff rate on social media, noting it as part of a broader agreement that includes the

NACC Gathers Complete Evidence, Rushes to Investigate Tid Srit’s Financial Connections

Bangkok: The Anti-Corruption Commission and related agencies have gathered complete evidence from temples, universities, and Buddhist parks to investigate the financial trail of the former abbot of Nakhon Sawan Temple. Results are expected within 2-3 days. According to Thai News Agency, the investigation is focusing on uncovering any irregularities in

World Bank Group Intensifies Efforts to Combat Global Plastic Pollution

Geneva: In a significant stride towards addressing global plastic pollution, the World Bank Group is actively contributing to the development of an International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution. This initiative emanates from a historic resolution adopted in March 2022 during the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2). The resolution

Nan Province Prepares for Impact as Storm Wipha Approaches

Bangkok: Nan Province, the border city, is ready to receive “Storm Wipha”. Storm Wipha is weakening, but it is moving closer to Thailand and is starting to cause continuous rain in many areas of the North, especially Nan Province, which is like a front line to receive Storm Wipha. Villagers