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The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in recognition of Shinzo Abe. Shinzo Abe will be remembered as “a true friend of Thailand, who was committed to building the strong bonds of friendship and collaboration between Thailand and Japan in all dimensions.” The news was made this morning by a representative for the government, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. A government official claims that PM Prayut earlier officially expressed his deepest condolences to Shinzo Abe’s family, the people of Japan, and the Japanese government for their awful loss. As a mark of respect for Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history, who was fatally shot at around 11:30am on Friday, all government buildings in Thailand are obligated to display the Thai flag at half-staff today, July 11. PM Prayut will visit the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok to express his condolences to the late former leader of Japan in…

After two years of Covid-19 restrictions, a large number of elderly and disabled inhabitants in the Mai Khao subdistrict have been severely impacted and are unable to pay to rebuild their homes. The administrative organization decided that soldiers from the Fourth Army Region would step in to help improve the lives of vulnerable community members after realizing that there weren’t enough finances for all residents’ renovations. Then, between May 29 and June 22, the major general of the local police ordered 27 volunteer soldiers to assist with housing repairs. PR Phuket recently shared information on the repairs on Facebook (July 5). Statistics from the previous year indicated that Thailand’s old population was increasing. In that year, the kingdom was slated to become a “aged” society, with 20% of the populace being 60 years of age or older. Researchers are concerned about Thailand’s capacity to care for its aging population as…

According to a recent research by the National Institute of Development Administration, most individuals are concerned about the growing costs at gas stations. Nearly 93 percent of those surveyed said they made less than their monthly expenses or were, at best, breaking even. The poll also showed that the majority of people were earning less than their monthly expenses. The respondents came from all around the nation and represented a range of jobs, educational attainment levels, and socioeconomic statuses. 1 312 respondents were telephoned by the NIDA poll over the past five days, from July 6 to 8. Despite a significant drop in gas prices in recent days, individuals in Thailand’s current economic climate are more worried about oil prices than they are about other necessities like food, electricity, and rent. More than 90% of individuals, according to a recent poll, do not make enough money to cover their bills.…

The Consumer Confidence Index for Thailand has grown, according to data released last week by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The nation’s CCI increased from 40.2 to 41.6 in June, according to the UTCC. The UTCC predicts that this year’s economic growth will range between 5-7 percent thanks to Thailand’s recent relaxation of several travel restrictions. A total of 1.9 million foreigners visited the kingdom between January and June 28. If the ministry’s predictions come true, Thailand’s tourism sector might generate more than 1.27 trillion baht this year. This information was delivered to Thailand’s CCI after several months of degradation. The rates were 40.7, 42, 43.3, and 44.8 for the months of March, February, April, and January, respectively. A purchasing power index below 100 is a sign of a sluggish economic recovery and low purchasing power. The most recent increase might be a sign of good things…

Thailand has made progress over the past 20 years, but it still ranks fourth in ASEAN for wealth disparity, after the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. His achievement is a result of the energy behemoth expanding into the telecom industry through agreements made with AIS and Singtel. Chalerm Yoovidhya, co-owner of Red Bull and son of its co-founder, has seen his energy drink company spread throughout the globe and has nipped at the top with a US$1.9 billion gain in net worth, bringing it to US$26.4 billion. Gunkul Dhumrongpiyawut of Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy firm that has expanded into the freshly decriminalized cannabis business, is one notable returnee to the list. He now occupies number 44 on Thailand’s wealth list. The Chiaravanont brothers of Charoen Pokphand Group had their wealth decline by around US$3.7 billion this year, but they still hold the title of Thailand’s richest people with a net…

The song video generated criticism of the monarchy from the online social media community that violated constitutional legislation and exposed people who made the remarks to possible Lèse-majesté prosecution. Rap Against Dictatorship’s song Patiroob (which translates to “reform”) was taken down from YouTube after the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society asked the court to ban it in accordance with the Computer Crime Act. The ban was lifted by the court, and a new trial date was set. It was repeatedly postponed till May before the most recent decision in July. On September 23, 2021, band member Dechathorn Bamrungmuang, a.k.a. HOCKHACKER, petitioned the Court to reverse the decision since the band had not been permitted to testify. He denied that the song represented a threat to national security. The song criticizes the government for prosecuting and using force against the pro-democracy protesters, denounces the use of public funds for private…