THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 June 2025

[webfact]

Bhumjaithai Given Days to Hand Back Interior Ministry

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

The Pheu Thai Party, leading the current coalition, has issued a firm directive to its coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, to relinquish the coveted Interior Portfolio. This ultimatum comes with a tight deadline, wherein the second-largest coalition partner must comply within days or face expulsion from the government coalition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363996-bhumjaithai-given-days-to-hand-back-interior-ministry/

 

[webfact]

Bangkok Minimum Wage Rises to 400 Baht from July 1

 

File photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a significant change, Bangkok's daily minimum wage will rise to 400 baht starting July 1, as announced by the national wage committee on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363999-bangkok-minimum-wage-rises-to-400-baht-from-july-1/

 

[Georgealbert]

Eight Soldiers Injured After Army Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ubon Ratchathani

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Eight Royal Thai Army personnel have been safely transported to hospital following a hard emergency landing by a military helicopter, during a supply mission in Na Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364000-eight-soldiers-injured-after-army-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Lorry Driver Surrenders After Fatal Stabbing in Road Rage Incident

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 61-year-old ten-wheel lorry driver has surrendered to police following a fatal road rage incident in which he stabbed a fellow truck driver to death in front of the victim’s wife.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363964-lorry-driver-fatally-stabbed-in-front-of-wife-after-traffic-dispute-in-samut-sakhon/#findComment-19880201