Day: July 20, 2025

Phumtham Vows Stringent Measures Against Drug Crime, Warns Indifferent Officials

Bangkok: In a recent address on the ‘Thai Opportunity’ program, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Phumtham Vejjayachai, reiterated the government’s firm stance on drug suppression, highlighting the critical nature of the issue. He warned civil servants of immediate transfers if found negligent in their duties, emphasizing that addressing

Countering Cambodia’s Distortion, Accusing Thailand of Planting Landmines

Bangkok: Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Army denies that Cambodia distorted the truth, accusing Thai soldiers of planting mines in Chong Bok, confirming that the mines found were not Thai, sending military engineers to collect evidence in the area, preparing to file a lawsuit with the UN. According to Thai

Royal Thai Army Deploys Engineers for Mine Clearance on Thai-Cambodian Border

Ubon ratchathani: The Royal Thai Army has dispatched military engineers to the Thai-Cambodian border to undertake a mine clearance mission in the Chong Bok area. The decision comes after three Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine while on a patrol mission aimed at maintaining peace in the region. According

Royal Thai Army and NBTC Convene Meetings Over Chong Bok Mine Incident

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army is set to hold a small meeting to address the situation surrounding the Chong Bok mine in Ubon Ratchathani Province. This comes on the heels of an announcement by the 2nd Army Region that the mine was newly planted. This preliminary meeting aims to lay

US Tax Negotiations Progressing Positively, Says Danupon

Bangkok: Danupon Punnakan, spokesman of the Pheu Thai Party, has expressed optimism regarding the ongoing negotiations on US tax measures, highlighting that the discussions are progressing well with anticipated tax rates aligning with regional averages. He emphasized the party’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for Thailand through persistent

Pheu Thai Party Urges UN Action on New Chong Bok Mine Issue

Bangkok: The Pheu Thai Party spokesman has reiterated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing a report to the United Nations regarding the new issue of the Chong Bok mines, emphasizing a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Mr. Danupon Punnakan, the party spokesman, expressed concern for the Thai soldiers

Pheu Thai Party Advocates for Law on Monks’ Financial Management

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party spokesman confirms readiness to push for a draft law to manage the finances of monks to be in an auditable accounting system, open for the public and religious people to express their opinions, believing it will help restore religion and create faith among Buddhists. According to

Thanakorn Urges Swift Government Action Over Landmine Incident to Sue UN

Bangkok: Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, deputy leader of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party and a party-list MP, has expressed strong support for the government to expedite discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The aim is to send evidence to the United Nations (UN) for a lawsuit over the recent landmine