Day: May 31, 2025

Pipat Allocates Increased Budget for Labor Skills Development Amid Budget Debates

Bangkok: Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, has addressed concerns over budget allocations within the Ministry of Labor, emphasizing the need to enhance labor skills both domestically and for export. The Department of Skill Development has received a notable budget increase, while the social security budget has seen reductions. This budgetary

Anutin Denies Concerns Over Thaksin’s Demand for Interior Ministry Seat

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed addressing questions regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s demand for the Interior Ministry seat, asserting that he continues to work diligently. When approached by reporters at the parliament, where he was present for a vote on the 2026

Prime Minister’s Sore Throat Before Crucial Budget Vote

Bangkok: The Prime Minister arrived at the Parliament building ahead of a pivotal vote on the draft budget bill 69. This event marked the final day of deliberations before the initial vote to approve or reject the 2026 fiscal budget bill. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, Ms.

Chaichanok Challenges Thai Prime Minister Amidst Flood Crisis Concerns

Bangkok: “Bhumjaithai” has done it, have you done it yet? This was the poignant question posed by Mr. Chaichanok Chidchob, MP for Buriram and Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, as he addressed the Prime Minister from the stage of the 69 budget debate. His remarks came amidst discussions on the

Government Spokesman Confirms No Closure of Thai-Cambodian Border Checkpoints

Bangkok: Government spokesman confirms that no Thai-Cambodian border checkpoints will be closed, reassuring that today there are many tourists during the long holiday, and that business is normal. He urged some groups not to incite or stir up conflict, emphasizing that it is not beneficial for all Thai people. According

Pirapan and Ministry of Industry Collaborate to Address Palm Oil Price Challenges

Bangkok: In a significant move to tackle the ongoing palm oil price issue, Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, announced his collaboration with the Ministry of Industry. This initiative aims to propose legislative measures to regulate the oil business and promote solar energy usage among the

Sutin Praises Government’s Budget Allocation Amidst Opposition Criticism

Bangkok: Sutin Khlangsaeng, a Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai Party, has publicly praised the government for its efforts in solving national issues and effectively organizing the 69 budget, as the House of Representatives continues to deliberate the 2026 Budget Expenditure Act draft, valued at 3.78 trillion baht. According