Day: May 28, 2025

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 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