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Finance Ministry Promotes Eight Senior Officials

The Thai Finance Ministry promoted eight senior officials on September 22, with key appointments including a new Permanent Secretary for the Revenue Department and restructured leadership across the Treasury, debt management, and policy div

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The government announced on September 22, 2025, that the cabinet has approved eight senior personnel transfers within the Ministry of Finance. Salakjit Pongsirijan, former tax collection strategy advisor at the Revenue Department, has been promoted to Permanent Secretary of the Revenue Department. Thiralak Sangsanit, who previously served as Deputy Permanent Secretary and head of the revenue division, becomes Permanent Secretary of the Treasury Department. Thibodi Wattanakul, former director of the State Enterprise Policy Board, is appointed head of the Public Debt Management Office. Phalchak Nimwattana moves from policy and strategy advisor to director of the State Enterprise Policy Board. Khanavut Sittitheraphand has been promoted from ministry inspector to Deputy Permanent Secretary. Saphat Thammapon becomes ministry inspector from her previous role as advisor to the Office of the Fiscal Policy. Tharaphon Singhaphand, who was a property valuation development advisor at the Treasury Department, is named ministry inspector. Jitra Neesanan, formerly a tax base development advisor at the Revenue Department, takes a position as Deputy Permanent Secretary.

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Land Department Teams With Utilities On Solar Rooftop Pilot

Thailand's Department of Land partnered with national utilities to install rooftop solar systems at 462 land offices nationwide, with an initial pilot of 100 offices targeted for completion by 2027 as part of the government's push toward ne

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Police

Police Seize 350kg Meth in Bangkok Drug Raid

Police seized 350kg of crystal methamphetamine from a Bangkok house and arrested a Hong Kong man allegedly hired to package the drugs for export to overseas markets.

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Police

Fishing Boat Sinks, Three Dead and Four Missing

A fishing boat sank in the Samet Channel off Chon Buri on September 22, leaving three confirmed dead and four missing among 22 crew members, with 15 survivors rescued and two more bodies still aboard the vessel.

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National

Lawmaker Urges Halt to Proposed 450-Baht Tourist Entry Fee

A Thai lawmaker opposes a proposed 450-baht tourist entry fee, warning it could slash foreign visitor numbers and tourism revenue while creating corruption risks through a special fund lacking proper oversight.

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Police

Young Monk Apologizes After Striking Acting Abbot Over Duty Cut

A young monk at Chamnan Temple in Ratchaburi apologized after striking the acting abbot's ear during a ceremony, claiming anger over being excluded from duties despite four years of consistent service.

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Large Rice Mill Warehouse Fire Spreads Despite 15 Trucks

A rice mill warehouse in Phetchaburi Province erupted in flames on September 22, with over 15 fire trucks battling the blaze amid explosions fueled by stored coconut fiber and flammable palm oil tanks.

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National

Cabinet Approves 15.5 Billion Baht Disaster Insurance Program

Thailand's Cabinet approved a 15.5 billion baht disaster insurance program covering 30 million homes against flooding, storms, and earthquakes, launching October 1, 2026. The initiative combines residential group insurance with death benefi

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National

Thailand Seals Investment Market Deal With ASEAN-Hong Kong

Thailand has finalized a landmark investment agreement with Hong Kong, opening markets in key sectors including automobiles and electronics to strengthen regional supply chains and attract high-tech investment. The protocol was signed durin

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National

Po Tek Tung Foundation Distributes Career Equipment to 74 Vulnerable Families

Po Tek Tung Foundation gave vocational equipment worth nearly 1 million baht to 74 vulnerable individuals in Sisaket Province to help them start their own businesses. The initiative also provided free health screenings and medical services

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National

Six Thai Stars Honoured for Building Thailand-China Cultural Ties

Six Thai entertainers received honors for promoting cultural exchange between Thailand and China through film, music, and social media, with the award-winning actors serving as ambassadors who bridge the nations through entertainment.

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