Day: May 28, 2025

Rome Calls for Immediate Government Action Against ‘Red Wa’ Drug Threat

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the Security Committee, has emphasized the urgent need for the Thai government to take decisive action against the drug menace posed by the Wa State, particularly the proliferation of methamphetamine. Rome insists that it is the Prime

Phumtham Calls for Calm as Thai-Cambodian Military Leaders Address Chong Bok Clash

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Thailand, has called upon military leaders from both Thailand and Cambodia to address the recent clash at Chong Bok, located in Ubon Ratchathani Province. After a closed-room discussion with military commanders, evidence from aerial maps will be reviewed to

Rome Urges Immediate Government Action Against ‘Red Wa’ Drugs

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the Security Committee, has called for immediate action from the Prime Minister to combat the “Red Wa” drug crisis. Rome highlighted that it is the Prime Minister’s responsibility to lead this effort without waiting for intervention from

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

House Approves MRTA Draft Law, Establishes 25-Member Special Committee

Bangkok: The House of Representatives has approved the principle of the ‘Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Act’ draft and established a 25-member special committee to further review the legislation. The decision was made amidst debates regarding the feasibility and implications of the proposed 20-baht flat-rate electric train policy. According