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Finance Minister Appoints Three Expert Board Members to Bank of Thailand, Effective Today

Thailand's Finance Minister appointed three expert board members to the Bank of Thailand effective today, including former Prime Minister's Secretary Disthaat Hotrakit and two current senior government officials.

Finance Minister Appoints Three Expert Board Members to Bank of Thailand, Effective Today
20 May Khaosod

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has appointed three expert board members to the Bank of Thailand's committee, effective today, May 20, 2025. The appointees are Disthaat Hotrakit, Nophadol Phreereuykrit, and On-fa Wetchacheeya. The Bank of Thailand's board committee is responsible for overseeing the bank's general operations and management under the Bank of Thailand Act of 2485 (1942), as amended by the Bank of Thailand Act (No. 4) of 2551 (2008). Disthaat previously served as Secretary to the Prime Minister from 2562-2565 (2019-2022) and as Prime Minister's Advisor from 2565-2566 (2022-2023). Nophadol currently holds the position of Secretary to the Legislative Drafting Committee. On-fa currently serves as Secretary of the Civil Service Commission.

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Historic First: 'Royal Thai Dress on the World Stage' Exhibition Opens in Paris

Thailand's historic Royal Thai Dress exhibition opened in Paris this week, showcasing over 200 pieces including royal gowns and accessories that blend traditional Thai textiles with contemporary design. The collection, developed by Queen Si

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10-Year Lottery Statistics for June 1 Drawing: Lucky Numbers and Past Winning Digits Revealed

The Government Lottery Office held its June 1 drawing at Bangkok's Don Muang Airport, with first prize going to ticket 559352; Khao Sod Online compiled 10 years of historical winning numbers from 2016-2025 for analysis.

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No Way Around It – Suspense Until the Final Minute: Which Channel Will Air the World Cup?

Thailand's government says securing 2026 World Cup broadcast rights is nearly impossible due to FIFA's 1.7 billion baht licensing fee, worsened by inconvenient late-night scheduling that discourages sponsors. Negotiations may still reduce t

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Ministry of Commerce Elevates Agricultural Products by Partnering with MasterChef to Create Special Menus for Three Major Airlines

The Ministry of Commerce is partnering MasterChef Thailand chefs with three major airlines to create special menus featuring Thai agricultural products, boosting farmer markets and elevating the image of local ingredients globally.

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King and Queen Open White Jade Tai Hong Temple Building Commemorating 72nd Anniversary

The King and Queen officially opened a new White Jade Tai Hong Temple building in Bangkok on May 20, commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Po Teck Tung Foundation with traditional Buddhist ceremonies and merit-making activities.

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Arsenal Ready to Roll: Club Confirms Date for Premier League Championship Parade

Arsenal will hold a Premier League championship parade through Islington on May 31st, just a day after potentially winning the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Police

Commerce Ministry Cracks Down on Shell Company Accounts, Links Welfare Card Holder Data to Combat Nominee Abuse

Thailand's Commerce Ministry is digitizing corporate registration and blocking shell companies by cross-referencing welfare card data against nominee applicants, cutting suspicious registrations from 578 to just 10 in early 2025.

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Thai Brands Showcase Craftsmanship and Material Innovation at Milan Design Week

Twenty-five Thai brands showcased sustainable materials and heritage craftsmanship at Milan Design Week in April, featuring innovations like mycelium tiles and recycled oyster shell products that meet global design standards.

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Two Young Workers Buried in Soil Collapse While Surveying Water Gate Construction Site; Friend Critically Injured

Two construction workers were killed when soil collapsed while they surveyed a water gate project trench in Thungsong District, Nakhon Si Thammarat on May 20; a third worker was critically injured in the incident.

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Editorial – Genuine Intent on Constitution Reform

Bhumjaithai Party submitted the first constitutional amendment draft following public referendum support for reform, proposing a 100-member drafting assembly and lowering Senate approval thresholds to enable compromise. The opposition plans

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