National News Bureau of Thailand
Government establishes COVID-19 management center
A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) management center has been set up at Government House in Bangkok. Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has instructed all relevant agencies to integrate their work to deal with the spread of COVID-19. He has assured the public ...
Tarin Angskul
Military helping authorities fight drought
The Royal Irrigation Department has confirmed that current water management operations are on track, with enough water in reserve until July in case of rain shortages. The army has mobilized its personnel to assist villagers in severely affected areas.In Uthai Thani province, the Royal Thai ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
New Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce head outlines policies
The new President of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Narongsak Puttapornmongkol, is promoting a policy supporting joint investment, connecting the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). He has expressed confidence that Chinese investment in Thailand will grow, as the chamber is ...
Praphorn Praphornkul
DRRAA aims to alleviate drought, smog problems in all areas
Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation’s (DRRAA) Director General Surasee Kittimonthon said that due to the drought situation and the severe problems of dust and haze, the government has ordered the DRRAA to review the annual royal rainmaking action plan to alleviate problems for ...
Supawadee Wangsri
Tourism Ministry considers collecting tourism fees
The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.The Tourism Ministry recently held its first workshop to gather opinions from ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Gen Prawit confident water will be sufficient in dry season
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has investigated the drought situation in Chiang Mai province and provided groundwater wells to local villagers.Gen Prawit met with villagers at Simaram temple in San Klang district of Chiang Mai province and presided over a ceremony to provide them ...
Tewit Kemtong
Energy Ministry prepares fuel measures amidst global energy concerns
A recent geopolitical crisis has raised concerns in the global oil market. The Ministry of Energy has prepared measures to handle the situation in the form of oil reserves and pricing measures to minimize any potential effects on the general public.The Minister of Energy Sonthirat ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
MOPH announces successful medical cannabis outcomes
The Ministry of Public Health has released initial findings on medical cannabis administration to patients, and related clinical research, which show positive effects among young patients with epilepsy, and patients with end-stage cancer.The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health has revealed initial outcomes ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Cabinet to consider implementing Article 83 to solve fisheries labour shortage
Let’s take a look at the attempt to solve the labor shortage in fisheries; it’s one of the requests from fishermen in 22 provinces which the government has promised to address. The government is considering the implementation of Article 83 of the Royal Ordinance on ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Government to focus on bettering daily life in 2020
The government has resolved to focus on improving the daily lives of citizens next year, with a more targeted approach taking particular aim at farmers, low-income earners, senior citizens, employees and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The Government Spokeswoman, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, said today that ...
Tarin Angskul