Category: General

Cabinet Appoints Eight Committees for Royal Funeral Ceremony of Queen Mother

Bangkok: The Cabinet has resolved to establish eight committees to organize the royal funeral ceremonies for Her Majesty the Queen Mother. According to Thai News Agency, the government emphasized that while it will not prohibit any ceremonies, it urges appropriateness to prevent disruptions to people’s lives and businesses. The government

Ekanit Confirms Readiness to Launch “Half Half Plus” Tomorrow

Bangkok: Ekniti confirmed that the “Half Half Plus” program will launch tomorrow (October 29). Over 400,000 new merchants have signed up. He also invited merchants to register for the “Half Half Plus” program, which is open from today until December 19. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and

AIS Celebrates 35th Anniversary by Supporting Hospitals in Thailand

Bangkok: AIS celebrates its 35th anniversary with a continued commitment to its “Thinking Ahead” mission by donating funds to support medical equipment at Khao Yoi Hospital in Phetchaburi. According to Thai News Agency, the event titled “AIS 35th Anniversary: Uniting Hearts to Support Hospitals in Need” reflects AIS’s gratitude towards

Anutin Clarifies Thailand’s Position on Rare Earth MOU with the U.S.

Bangkok: Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has assured that Thailand is not at a disadvantage following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States concerning rare earth minerals. Anutin emphasized that the MOU allows for future cooperation with the U.S. if

Pentathlon Association of Thailand Aims for Two Gold Medals at 33rd SEA Games

Pattaya: The Pentathlon Association of Thailand has set its sights on winning two gold medals at the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. According to Thai News Agency, Phurich Yoheung, an athlete who competed in the 2024 Olympics, will be leading the Thai team. In preparation for the SEA Games,

Thai-US Rare Earths MOU Paves Way for Economic Cooperation

Bangkok: Sihasak Phuangketkaew, the Foreign Minister of Thailand, clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on rare earth minerals signed between Thailand and the United States is not legally binding, but serves as a framework for cooperation. The agreement aims to support sustainable Thai economic growth through technology transfer and

Bank of Thailand to Announce New Joint Venture AMC for Bad Debt Management

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is on the verge of announcing a new Joint Venture Asset Management Company (JV AMC) in the coming days, aimed at facilitating the purchase of bad debts. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to support the establishment of Asset Management Companies (AMCs)

Defendant Confesses to Murder of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Nara: The man accused of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to death pleaded guilty to murder during his first trial on Tuesday, three years after the assassination of Japan’s longest serving leader shocked the nation. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, was arrested at the scene in July 2022 after he was