Category: General

Ministry of Agriculture Launches Rice Collection Pilot Project to Stabilize Prices

Bangkok: The Ministry of Agriculture is initiating a pilot project to collect rice during the rainy season to support rice prices. Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has directed the Cooperative Promotion Department to work with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives

Nationwide Drug Crackdown Unveiled by National Police Chief

Bangkok: The National Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch, announced the launch of a nationwide search and seizure operation aimed at eradicating narcotics and uncovering the roots of drug trafficking networks. According to Thai News Agency, the operation, in collaboration with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Provincial Police Regions 1-9, and

Bangkok Organizes Loi Krathong Festival at 110 Locations

Bangkok: The city of Bangkok is continuing with its traditional Loi Krathong festival across 110 locations, although the format has been modified this year to reflect a period of mourning for Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok and spokesperson for the

South Korea Enhances Security for Upcoming APEC Summit

Gyeongju: South Korea has tightened security measures in the southeastern city of Gyeongju as world leaders and delegations arrive for the APEC summit and related meetings. According to Thai News Agency, the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and related meetings will run from October 29 to November 1. Most

King and Queen of Bhutan Pay Respects to Thai Queen Mother

Bangkok: The King and Queen of Bhutan paid their respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, laid a wreath before the royal urn of Her Majesty