Day: May 28, 2025

Phumtham Urges Thai-Cambodian Army Commanders to Resolve Border Clash

Bangkok: “Phumtham” throws the Thai and Cambodian army commanders to clear up the clash at ‘Chong Bok’ on 31 May after closing the room to talk with the army commanders to look at evidence from ‘aerial maps’. Soldiers from both sides are still at the line – sitting and talking.

Royal Thai Navy to Receive Only One Frigate Due to Budget Constraints

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, confirmed that the Royal Thai Navy will receive only one frigate in the 69 budget year as the government prioritizes economic stimulation over military upgrades. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham explained that budgetary limitations prevent the acquisition of additional ships

Phumtham Advocates Collaboration with Neighbors to Combat Drug Sources

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Vejjayachai emphasized the importance of collaboration with neighboring countries to tackle drug sources, following comments by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra regarding the drug issue in the Wa Red group area. Thaksin suggested that if Myanmar is unable to address the issue,

Phumtham Advocates for Regional Cooperation to Tackle Drug Sources

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Vejjayachai reaffirmed the necessity of regional collaboration in combating drug sources, following comments made by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra concerning the Wa Red group in Myanmar. Thaksin suggested that if the Myanmar government is unable to manage the situation, Thailand should

Prime Minister Proposes 2016 Budget Aiming for Economic Growth of 2.3-3.3%

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has presented the draft of the 2016 Budget Act to Parliament, proposing a budget of 3.78 trillion baht. The budget aims for GDP growth between 2.3-3.3%, with concerns about US taxes potentially impacting the Thai economy. The budget outlines six main strategies to ensure efficient and

Phumtham Confirms No Conflict Between Doctors and Politicians Over 14th Floor

Bangkok: “Phumtham” confirms there will be no conflict between “doctors and politicians” over the 14th floor. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed concerns regarding potential disputes between doctors and politicians following support from a medical professor for the Medical Council’s resolution concerning the 14th floor.

Phumtham Assures No Conflict Between Doctors and Politicians Over 14th Floor Issue

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has affirmed that there will be no conflict between doctors and politicians regarding the situation on the 14th floor, following a medical professor’s support for the Medical Council’s resolution. He addressed concerns about a potential clash between the medical community