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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presented the 3.75 trillion baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the House of Representatives today. He forecasts that it will increase Thailand’s economic growth next year by 2.5%-3.5%. The growth, he said, will be driven by continuing export increases, in line with global economic recovery, an increase in
Eight foreign tourists were saved from possible drowning in rough seas off Phuket yesterday, after they had defied warning signs on the beaches. In the first incident, two Indian couples ignored the red flag flying on Karon Beach and entered the rough sea. Witnesses said they were unable to swim back to the shore due
London, United Kingdom – UK police arrested two people on Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed an orange substance on Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric UNESCO world heritage site in southwest England. The Just Stop Oil protest group said two activists had “decorated Stonehenge in orange powder paint” to demand that Britain’s next government legally commit to
The government was accused of being reckless and short-sighted in the planning and preparation of the 3.75 trillion baht budget for the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to address its own crises instead of the pressing problems of the country, with the “digital wallet” scheme being singled out for attack. After the presentation of the budget
The communique was signed by over 80 countries and international organizations including the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, the EU, Singapore, among others. The document reaffirmed the support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Four areas of discussions were nuclear safety, food security, exchanges of prisoners and safety of navigation. Thailand was enthusiastic to
A huge fire broke out at an electronic parts company in Rayong’s Pluak Daeng district this afternoon. The blaze, at the factory of Sun In Electronics (Thailand), started at about 1 pm and sent large columns of black smoke billowing into the sky, which could be seen from a considerable distance. Ban Klong Kram School,
Muangthong United and Thailand goalkeeping legend Kawin Thamsatchanan hung up his gloves on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 17-year career. The 34-year-old took to Facebook to share a heartfelt retirement message, reflecting on a journey that saw him rise to prominence both in Thailand and on the international stage. Kawin conveyed a
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a sweeping effort to provide a path to citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to U.S. citizens, an election-year move that contrasts sharply with Republican rival Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. At a White House event, Biden criticized Trump for
Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a “strategic partnership treaty” following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday, Russian state media reported. Putin signalled earlier the two nations had prepared a document that would “form the basis” of their relations for years to come, but did not
Foreign envoys in Thailand and the foreign media have welcomed the caretaker Thai Senate’s passing of the Marriage Equality bill yesterday, which will pave the way for same sex marriage in the country. A message from the Embassy of Ireland reads: “A wonderful festive atmosphere at Thai Government House to celebrate the passage of the
Marine police are seeking people to adopt three puppies living on the oil-smuggling boats that went missing from Sattahip last week. The vessels were later found and towed back to a pier in Songkhla province. In addition to the eight crewmen, police also found seven dogs and three puppies on the boats. The adult dogs
The Thai Senate endorsed today, by a majority, the controversial marriage equality, bill which paves the way for same sex couples to marry. The caretaker senators spent about three hours deliberating the bill before voting. The vote was 130 in favour and 4 against, with 18 abstentions. It will now be submitted to the Constitutional
