21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Thailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.
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Government tightens welfare criteria
The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.
VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence
Despite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs.
SSO visited over B3.6bn in missing assets
The House budget committee, led by People’s Party (PP) list-MP Rukchanok Srinork, visited the Social Security Office (SSO) headquarters to investigate discrepancies in financial management, including reports of missing assets worth 3.6 billion baht.
Death Railway site drivers face B10,000 fines
The tourists who drove their cars onto the site of a former Death Railway station in Kanchanaburi will be fined 10,000 baht each and could face other legal action, the head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on Tuesday.
AI Passport project to be reviewed
The government has pledged to gather more input before proceeding with its 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, which has drawn intense scrutiny focused on transparency, value for money and data privacy.
Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Experts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.
Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand’s cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
High-risk nationals in focus
Authorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.