Day: July 17, 2025

National Legislative Assembly Clarifies Budget Allocation for Local Administrative Organizations

Bangkok: The National Legislative Assembly has issued a document clarifying that the budget allocation for local administrative organizations is appropriate. The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has released a statement denying claims that Provincial Administrative Organizations (PAOs) and tambon administrative organizations received a budget of up to 700 million baht.

Phumtham Calls for Amendment of Sangha Law to Address Monastic Misconduct

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasized the necessity to amend the Sangha law in response to recent issues concerning monks’ misconduct. He revealed that the Supreme Patriarch has mandated decisive measures to address defamatory acts committed by monks. Phumtham has already discussed the matter with

People’s Party MPs Question Surawong Over Half-Price Travel Program in Thailand

Bangkok: People’s Party MPs have raised concerns with the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, regarding the budget allocation and operational issues of Thailand’s half-price travel program. The MPs pressed for details on the expenditure and accountability in case of any damages stemming from the program. Surawong assured

Bhumjaithai MPs Demand Government Transparency on US Tax Deal

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai MPs are urging the government to disclose details of a deal with the United States concerning a 36% tariff set to take effect on August 1st. They are particularly concerned about the impact on Phang Nga Port, a significant tourist destination in Thailand frequented by Russians and Chinese,

Ordination Ceremony Honors King’s Birthday with Monks and Nuns Project

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office presided over the ordination of monks and nuns project to honor His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s birthday on July 28, 2025. Mrs. Yupha Thaweewattanakitbaworn, Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister, led the laity in the

Thai Military Dismisses Rumors of Cambodian Seizure of Phu Makhuea

Sisaket: Thai soldiers have confirmed that the ‘Phu Makhuea’ area in Sisaket Province remains under Thai control, dismissing rumors of a seizure by Cambodian forces. Task Force 1, Suranaree Force, assured the public that the situation is normal and that sovereignty is being maintained. They clarified ongoing concerns about Cambodia’s

Phumtham Stresses Strict Drug Crackdown, Rejects Accusations of Harassment

Bangkok: “Phumtham” insists that he is not bullying anyone, after expecting to punish government officials who do not solve the drug problem, saying that it is a period of checking homework, emphasizing that being fierce and serious is the main problem, along with informal debt, pointing out that it comes