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Defining moments of 2025
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The 'Bangkok Post' has highlighted major events that shaped the news this year. These events have had a profound impact on people's daily lives, prompted shifts in government policy, and influenced public sentiment.
Dugong decline spurs seagrass efforts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation is stepping up its efforts to restore seagrass beds across the Andaman Sea, following reports of a drastic decline in dugong populations caused by food shortages and deteriorating marine ecosystems.
Funding for drought 'paused, not scrapped'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong has acknowledged the Budget Bureau's notice halting disbursement of 51 billion baht for drought relief.
Provincial authorities ordered to withdraw funding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Budget Bureau has reportedly instructed the chairs of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs) to withdraw funding requests for a drought management scheme worth over 51.5 billion baht, amid allegations of political interference in budget allocations.
PM to inspect development projects in Kanchanaburi
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Kanchanaburi province on Monday to inspect groundwater development projects aimed at easing drought conditions.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about 157 billion baht – earlier allocated for 10,000-baht handouts in fiscal 2025 – on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
Govt to step up on haze
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is poised to issue further instructions at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to combat the haze problem, according to government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
PM gives top priority to food security
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» Promoting Thailand’s exports and addressing food security concerns are among the major issues to be raised at two regional meetings in China, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
TDRI urges rollout of 'greener' policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2024
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is demanding that the government put strategies in place to cope with the impact of climate change given the huge risks to the economy and society in general.
Regional groups to help tackle floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» Thailand will seek cooperation with countries along the Mekong River and will use various mechanisms including the Mekong-US, Mekong-Japan and Mekong-South Korea cooperation frameworks to solve Mekong River problems, including floods and droughts.