Day: May 31, 2025

Thai Sang Thai Party Stirs Chaos in House Over Budget Committee Nominations

Bangkok: The House of Representatives was thrown into disarray as the Thai Sang Thai Party proposed competing members for the budget committee, leading to a brief suspension of proceedings. The confusion was sparked during the nomination process for the 2026 budget expenditure committee, where two candidates were unexpectedly put forward

Ekanat Pledges Crackdown on Companies Illegally Transporting Toxic Waste

Bangkok: Ekanat Promphan, Thailand’s Minister of Industry, has vowed to arrest all companies involved in the illegal transportation of toxic industrial waste. He emphasized that no matter the financial power of these companies, they will face justice and be penalized for their actions. He urged anyone with information to come

Chuan Criticizes Police for Inadequate Aircraft Maintenance Budget

Bangkok: Chuan Leekpai, a Member of Parliament from the Democrat Party, has raised concerns over the Royal Thai Police’s handling of its aircraft maintenance budget following two helicopter crashes within one month that resulted in the deaths of nine skilled officers. The incidents highlight, according to Chuan, systemic issues in

Names of ’73 Arahants’ Revealed for 2026 Budget Bill Discussion

Bangkok: Revealing the names of the “73 Arahants” who are set to discuss the draft of the 2026 budget bill, with the first meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025. The meeting will decide on the chairman and vice chairman and outline the framework for their work. According to Thai News

Chusak Acknowledges Money and Women as Key Issues for Temple Disputes

Nakhon Ratchasima: “Chusak” has openly admitted that money and women are the primary factors causing problems within temples, emphasizing the necessity for clear accounting practices. According to Thai News Agency, MPs from the People’s Party have suggested that the Office of Buddhism enforce standardized, transparent, and auditable financial records for

‘Minister Jiraporn’ Presents ‘Bangkok Pride Awards 2025’

Bangkok: The Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office presented the Bangkok Pride Awards 2025 to promote gender equality to individuals, organizations, actors, actresses, and politicians, totaling 11 categories and 25 awards. According to Thai News Agency, at 5:30 p.m., Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, presided over

Bhumjaithai Party to Support 2026 Budget Bill Despite Thaksin’s Remarks

Bangkok: “Pipat” confirms that Bhumjaithai will not reject the draft of the 2016 budget bill. Pipat insists that Bhumjaithai will not reject the draft of the 69 budget bill, insists on casting votes for the whole party because it is polite, ignores “Thaksin’s” words to reclaim the Interior Ministry, insists