Category: General

‘Think Rice, Think Thailand’ Campaign Aims to Boost Thai Rice Exports

Bangkok: The Department of Foreign Trade is initiating the “Think Rice, Think Thailand” campaign on an international scale to enhance the global image of Thai rice and increase its export market share in four targeted countries. This strategic move aims to solidify Thailand’s standing in the rice export market by

Gold and Thai Stocks Decline as Baht Weakens Following Fed’s Interest Rate Cut

Bangkok: Gold prices and the Thai stock index experienced a downturn, while the baht weakened, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25%. The Thai stock market also faced selling pressure, particularly on DELTA shares. According to Thai News Agency, the morning session of the Thai stock

Supamas Approves 300 Million Baht Budget for Safe Media Funding in 2026

Bangkok: Supamas Isaraphakdi, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, led a significant meeting with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board, resulting in the approval of a 300 million baht budget aimed at supporting safe and creative media nationwide in 2026. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting

Exhibition Turns Cancer Cell Images into Art to Inspire Hope

Bangkok: Siriraj Hospital invites the public to experience the power of beauty and hope through the medical art exhibition “Let Hope Bloom: Let Hope Bloom.” This exhibition showcases the transformation of cancer cell images, which are often seen as symbols of pain and the fragility of life, into beautiful works

Government Enforces Strict Regulations on “Half-Half Plus” Scheme

Bangkok: The government is taking a firm stance on the enforcement of the “Half-Half Plus” scheme, making it clear that its use for purchasing lottery tickets, alcohol, or cigarettes is strictly prohibited, with violators facing immediate suspension of their rights. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, the Deputy

Abhisit Urges Overhaul of Thai Tourism System to Revitalize Industry

Bangkok: Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has highlighted the stagnation in Thailand’s tourism sector, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention to revamp the system. He voiced his concerns during a lecture titled “Tourism and the Future of Thailand,” organized by the Association of Thai Travel Agents at the Queensland

Thai, Cambodian Forces to Begin Phased Withdrawal of Heavy Weapons from Border

Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian regional military commands have agreed to begin a phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from their shared border, starting precisely at midnight on November 1, the two sides announced following a coordination meeting. According to Thai News Agency, the decision was formalized during a Regional Border Committee