Category: General

Labor Minister Reveals Agenda for 400 Baht/Day Minimum Wage Increase

Bangkok: Permanent Secretary of Labor reveals agenda for raising the minimum wage by 400 baht/day to be presented at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. If approved, it will take effect from July 1, 2025 onwards. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, announced

MU Awards 223 Scholarships to Underprivileged Students

Bangkok: MU has provided 223 scholarships to students in need of financial support as part of an initiative by the Foundation for Underprivileged Students under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. This effort aims to create educational opportunities that could significantly impact the lives of these students. According

Social Security Office Announces Increase in Unemployment Benefits to 60%

Bangkok: Employees are celebrating as the Social Security Office announces an increase in unemployment benefits in the event of layoffs, raising the compensation to 60% of daily wages, effective June 28, 2025. This change marks an increase from the previous rate of 50%, providing a more substantial financial cushion for

12-Year Manhunt Ends with Arrest of Infamous Phuket Gold Thief

Phuket: 12 years after a notorious gold robbery at a prominent shopping mall in Phuket Town, the elusive thief has finally been apprehended. The initial robbery, which took place exactly 12 years ago, resulted in the tragic death of a good Samaritan who was preparing to marry his girlfriend. The

Border Patrol Police Intensify Security Along Thai-Cambodian Border

Khok sung: Border Patrol Police Control Unit 12 has begun intensive patrols and established bunkers along the Thai-Cambodian border in Khok Sung District, maintaining a 24-hour surveillance regime. This move follows reports of Cambodian nationals illegally entering the area to cultivate land and erect structures, actions that contravene the MOU

Thieves Target Copper in Bold Factory Heist, Injure Security Guard

Chonburi: Thieves broke into a factory in Rojana Industrial Estate, Chonburi Province, and cut the electric wires, injuring a security guard. The estimated damage is almost 1 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Bang Lamung Police Station officers received a report of a burglary at a factory in Rojana

Efforts Intensify to Restore Homes in Phaya Mengrai District After Floods

Chiang rai: Efforts to urgently restore and clean homes in Phaya Mengrai District, Chiang Rai Province, are underway following flash floods that began on June 27. The situation has now returned to normalcy. According to Thai News Agency, the heavy rains and subsequent flash floods had inflicted damage on more