BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association is asking the government to connect raw material wholesalers with restaurants to lower ingredient costs, rather than providing subsidies for each dish.
BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association is asking the government to connect raw material wholesalers with restaurants to lower ingredient costs, rather than providing subsidies for each dish.
Monsoon rains have killed at least 25 people across northern India and 27 in Nepal, with landslides and flooding affecting tens of thousands as severe weather is forecast to continue for over a week.
Reuters reported on July 21 that death tolls from floods and landslides in India have risen to at least 25 following heavy rains across northern and northeastern regions over the weekend, with more rainfall expected in the coming days. Senior police officials said at least 15 people died from heavy rain-related incidents in Poonch, Rajouri, and Tode districts in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with several others still missing.
In Nagaland in the northeast, multiple landslides claimed nine lives, with rescue teams recovering four bodies so far. In the neighboring state of Assam, one death was reported from flooding, while over 57,000 people across seven districts have been affected by heavy rains. India's Meteorological Department posted on X that monsoon conditions will remain severe in the northwest, east, and northeast regions for the next 6–7 days.
Meanwhile, Nepal has recorded 27 deaths, one missing person, and 69 injuries from heavy rains, floods, landslides, and lightning since mid-June. Nepali police revealed that multiple highways, including the road connecting Kathmandu to the southern plains, have been blocked by debris from landslides. Nepal's Meteorological Office forecasts light to moderate rainfall nationwide, with heavy rain expected in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini states.
Thailand's Internal Trade Department launched a campaign connecting fruit farmers directly with consumers at Pathum Mongkol Market, offering fresh tropical produce at fair prices while helping farmers sell their harvest quickly during peak
Thailand's fruit season brings more than just delicious flavors—it offers consumers a chance to buy fresh produce directly from farms at reasonable prices while giving farmers a fair opportunity to sell their harvest quickly. This concept underpins the "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits 2026" campaign, launched by the Internal Trade Department of the Commerce Ministry at Pathum Mongkol Market on July 15 and 18, 2026. The market was transformed into a direct link between fruit orchards and consumers, filled with high-quality Thai fruits including durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longan, and seasonal varieties shipped fresh from farms. Consumer response has been enthusiastic, with shoppers traveling specifically to purchase fruit they trust for quality and freshness at accessible prices relative to the value received. The event also features promotional sales, discounts, and giveaways for seasonal fruit purchases.
Beyond boosting foot traffic and sales at Pathum Mongkol Market, the initiative is part of the Internal Trade Department's broader fruit management strategy to connect markets and promote Thai fruit consumption during peak harvest seasons, particularly for southern Thailand's durian. By opening dedicated sales channels alongside promotional activities, the program expands marketing reach, accelerates direct distribution from farms to consumers, reduces product gluts, and efficiently circulates fruit through commerce—generating stable income for Thai farmers while delivering value to shoppers. Under the "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits 2026" program, the Internal Trade Department continues expanding market-linking activities nationwide to give Thai fruits broader consumer reach and strengthen the country's fruit trade system sustainably. Every purchase of Thai fruit delivers not just taste but also income and encouragement back to farmers across the country. For more information, the public can follow the Department's Facebook page (DIT) or call the hotline at 1569.
Welfare card holders must register online by September 30, 2025, to claim electricity bill discounts through the MEA, PEA, or Navy cooperative service using their meter and account numbers.
The Ministry of Finance requires state welfare card holders to register to claim electricity bill relief under the 2025 state welfare registration program, with each household eligible for one benefit linked to one meter code and applicants required to complete a fresh registration. Applicants must visit the website of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), or the Navy's cooperative electricity service, then enter their eight-digit meter number, nine or ten-digit account number, name, address, national ID number as shown on the welfare card, phone number, and email address before submitting the form. The MEA online portal at https://meaeservice.mea.or.th/welfare is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily through September 30, 2025, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on business days from October 1 onward; the PEA online portal at https://welfareregis.pea.co.th opens at 8:30 a.m. and offers in-person registration at all PEA offices. For additional assistance, contact the MEA Call Center at 1130 (available 24 hours) or the PEA Contact Center at 1129.
A woman has publicly accused a TikTok dating coach of physically and emotionally abusing her over nearly three years, filing a police complaint and posting images of her injuries to warn other women.
A woman has publicly exposed a well-known TikTok dating coach accused of abusing her over nearly three years, posting images showing severe bruising and injuries. The woman, identified as MNF Riderthailand on Facebook, says she was unaware of his profession when they began dating, but soon experienced repeated physical and emotional abuse, along with infidelity and theft. She has filed a formal complaint with police and is warning other women: "Love yourself and don't give a chance to people who hurt your body and mind." The woman emphasized she is speaking out not for attention but to alert others to this person's harmful behavior, and filed a complaint at Tha Khao Police Station documenting various forms of physical assault.
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held full-delegation talks in Beijing on July 20, 2026. They then witnessed the signing of 15 agreements and me...
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held full-delegation talks in Beijing on July 20, 2026. They then witnessed the signing of 15 agreements and me...
H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) during th...
H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) during th...
Chinese coast guard personnel beat Philippine navy officers with batons during a confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, injuring sailors and damaging a vessel.
The Philippine Armed Forces reported on July 21 that Chinese coast guard personnel repeatedly struck a Filipino navy sailor on the head with wooden batons, causing injuries and damaging a vessel, during a confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, July 20. The incident was recorded on video by Filipino crew members and sparked strong condemnation from Manila, while Beijing has not yet issued an immediate statement but continues to emphasize its sovereignty claims over Second Thomas Shoal and nearly all of the South China Sea. China had previously demanded that the Philippines withdraw the BRP Sierra Madre, a long-abandoned rusted warship with Philippine navy personnel stationed aboard, which serves as a vulnerable territorial foothold. The Philippine Armed Forces stated that a Chinese coast guard rigid hull inflatable boat carrying eight personnel approached the BRP Sierra Madre at close range and circled around while personnel aboard the boat took photographs and video. Two Philippine navy personnel on rubber boats asked the Chinese officials to back away to avoid confrontation. According to the Philippine Armed Forces, "Chinese coast guard personnel responded with violence and aggression by repeatedly striking Philippine navy personnel on the head with wooden batons, injuring them and damaging the naval rubber boat." The military praised its personnel for responding without further escalating the situation. The Philippine Department of Defense stated that "the recent violence and threats by the Chinese coast guard against Philippine navy personnel demonstrate a clear pattern of provocative and hostile behavior, and further undermine China's credibility and trustworthiness."
Renowned Buddha amulet expert Tone Bangkaew is recovering in hospital after his car flipped and crashed into a tree in Suphan Buri province on July 21. He is reported in stable condition and improving under medical care.
Renowned Buddha amulet expert Ton Thong Sukkern, known as Tone Bangkaew, suffered injuries after his car flipped and crashed into a tree in the Chok Namnai industrial zone in Bangplamud district, Suphan Buri province. Emergency personnel rapidly responded and rushed him to hospital.
On July 21, 2025, Tone Bangkaew's Facebook page announced that he is now safe and under the care of medical staff. He remains hospitalized for observation but shows overall improvement in condition. The page thanked rescue workers, paramedics, medical teams, and all emergency units in Suphan Buri province for their swift assistance from the scene to the hospital, enabling Tone to receive rapid and safe treatment. The team expressed gratitude for the outpouring of concern and messages from supporters and promised to provide regular updates on his recovery.
A 16-year-old Myanmar student fell from the eighth floor of a Chon Buri condominium on July 20, sustaining serious fractures and injuries. Authorities are investigating whether stress over exams and personal problems contributed to the inci
On July 21, 2569, police from Si Racha Station in Chon Buri province received a report at 5:30 p.m. on July 20 of a person falling from the eighth floor of a condominium. Officers, investigators, and rescue personnel from Sawang Prachip Si Racha responded to the scene near the condominium grounds, where they found an unconscious 16-year-old female student of Myanmar nationality studying at a prominent school. She suffered a deformed fracture of her left arm, a deformed fracture of her right leg, and abrasions across her face. Paramedics provided initial treatment before transferring her to hospital for further care. A damaged Honda Wave 110 motorcycle registered in Chon Buri was also found at the scene.
According to witness interviews, a man identified as Mr. B stated that he had spoken with the victim's friends, who said she had been stressed about upcoming exams and personal problems before the fall from the condominium's eighth floor. However, he acknowledged uncertainty about the exact cause of the incident. Authorities conducted an initial inspection of the scene and interviewed witnesses. The victim remains under medical observation, and a detailed statement will be taken once her condition improves to determine the true cause of the incident.
Thailand's Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour heavy rain warning for 39 provinces as an intensifying southwest monsoon brings scattered thunderstorms nationwide, with the northern region facing the greatest risk of localized heavy r
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast predicting scattered thunderstorms nationwide with heavy rainfall expected in the northern region, driven by an intensifying southwest monsoon system across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Northern residents are warned to watch for dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall.
Bangkok and its metropolitan area will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mainly from afternoon to evening, with temperatures ranging from 27–28°C (low) to 34–37°C (high). The northern region, including provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, and Tak, will see thunderstorms covering 60% of the area with localized heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 21–27°C (low) to 28–34°C (high).
The northeastern region will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mainly around Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima, with temperatures from 23–25°C (low) to 32–37°C (high). The central region, covering Kanchanaburi, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, and Saraburi, will see 30% thunderstorm coverage with lows of 23–26°C and highs of 33–37°C.
The eastern region will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area around Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, with temperatures from 23–28°C (low) to 33–37°C (high). Sea conditions will feature waves 1–2 meters high, rising above 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. The eastern southern region, including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, will have 30% thunderstorm coverage with temperatures from 23–26°C (low) to 33–36°C (high), with 1-meter waves offshore and 2+ meter waves in storm zones.
The western southern region, covering Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun, will see 40% thunderstorm coverage with temperatures from 23–25°C (low) to 32–34°C (high). Sea conditions from Phang Nga southward will have 1–2 meter waves, rising above 2 meters in thunderstorm areas; from Phuket southward, expect approximately 1-meter waves with 2+ meter waves in active storm zones.