Bangkok: Scholars are urging Thailand to expedite its negotiations with Cambodia, emphasizing the need for a clear and firm stance. Assoc. Prof. Panithan Wattanayagorn, an expert in security and foreign affairs, has highlighted potential issues in the stance expressed by Cambodian senior leaders on social media, which he described as

Bangkok: People’s Party Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the government’s budget allocation strategy for drought relief, criticizing its concentration in areas represented by coalition party MPs. Mr. Itthiphon Choltharasiri, an MP for Khon Kaen from the Prachachon Party, argued that the current budget allocations cannot effectively address the

Bangkok: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, confirmed an ongoing strategy to reduce military personnel while increasing salaries within the Ministry of Defense’s budget. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Navy initially requested two frigates, but policy concerns over potentially wasting 35 billion baht led to a

Bangkok: Mr. Chaiyaphon Saton, a Member of Parliament from Bangkok representing the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the current allocation and management of the defense budget, urging the Thai military to cease withholding funds and to adopt a more strategic approach in managing resources. He emphasized the necessity for

Bangkok: “Ice Rakchanok” has raised serious concerns about the potential for corruption within the government’s investment budget for infrastructure projects. She highlighted that this budget allocation opens avenues for malfeasance in the construction of buildings, roads, and agricultural water sources. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, a Member

Bangkok: Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the budget allocation for the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Highways, highlighting the need for reform in contractor classification to prevent corruption and save taxpayer money. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirot

Surin: Thai and Cambodian army commanders convened for talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict at Chong Bok, where military forces from both nations remain in a standoff over disputed claims. According to Thai News Agency, General Pana Klaewplodthuk, the Thai Army Commander, along with his entourage, traveled to Chong

Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has disclosed the financial status of Mr. Pakorn Mahannop following his departure from the role of Election Commissioner on February 9, 2015. Mr. Pakorn, who divorced on August 29, 1985, reported total assets amounting to 6,783,523 baht. These include five lottery deposits in Government