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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Status of 3 Thai crew still unclear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand is awaiting confirmation of the status of the three remaining crew members of the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree, which was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz and later drifted into Iranian waters.
Government denies flood response delays
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2025
» The government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Agencies probe causes of building's collapse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/04/2025
» Four engineering institutes will work with the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning (DPT) to model the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) 2.1-billion-baht high-rise, aiming to identify the real causes of the March 28 disaster following an earthquake in Myanmar.
Huge debris load cleared on 5th day
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/04/2025
» The rescue operation at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building continued for the fifth day on Wednesday as hope of finding survivors flickers on, said Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Thai govt warns over 'earthquake drunk' syndrome
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2025
» Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has issued guidelines for individuals experiencing symptoms of a condition referred to as "earthquake drunk" after the recent earthquake, according to deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
Volunteers push for central rescue app
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/09/2024
» Rescue volunteers from 12 organisations have proposed the government develop an app that would serve as a central digital command centre for rescue workers to ensure prompt assistance to disaster victims.