Day: August 7, 2025

House of Representatives Faces Chaos as Deputy Speaker Selection Postponed

Bangkok: The House of Representatives is currently experiencing turmoil due to insufficient government MPs, leading to the postponement of the agenda for selecting the first deputy speaker. The opposition has opted to remain anonymous and refrained from signing a petition. Wisut has been monitoring MPs, even going as far as

Phumtham Addresses Concerns Over Budget Disbursement in Ubon Ratchathani

Ubon ratchathani: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, acting as Prime Minister, has clarified the situation regarding the transfer of the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province to the Ministry of Interior’s Office of the Permanent Secretary. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham stated that the

Phumtham Receives Feedback from Soldiers on Compensation Concerns

Bangkok: Phumtham acknowledged the calls for military aid from the three southern border provinces, calling for compensation comparable to the Thai-Cambodian border incident. He left the matter to the relevant parties to consider, insisting that the actions being taken are limited to specific cases and aimed at boosting morale during

Phumtham Asserts Compliance with Court’s Order on Khao Kradong Land Revocation

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has reaffirmed his commitment to adhere to the Supreme Court’s order regarding the revocation of the Khao Kradong land title deed, which reassigns the land to the State Railway of Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham addressed

Phumtham Clarifies Legalization of Poker for Sports Events Only

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, has emphasized that the recent legalization of poker is strictly for sports purposes and not for independent gambling activities. He clarified that provincial approval is necessary to proceed, ensuring no favoritism in the process. According to Thai

BTS Donates 100 Million Baht to Support Thai-Cambodian Border Personnel

Bangkok: BTS Skytrain has made a significant donation of 100 million baht to assist frontline personnel serving in Thailand and Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, BTS Skytrain donated 50 million baht to the military, which will be divided among the Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, and Royal Thai

“Phumtham” Issues Drug Suppression Policy, Sets KPI Within 3 Months

Bangkok: “Phumtham” has issued a policy to combat drug addiction through a collaborative mechanism involving the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Thai Police, and the Ministry of Public Health. The collaboration aims to prevent, suppress, and rehabilitate drug users, setting KPIs within three months to achieve tangible results and lead

Thailand and Cambodia Reach 13-Point Ceasefire Agreement

Bangkok: At the extraordinary Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, both nations have agreed on a 13-point ceasefire agreement to address border tensions. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting lasted over an hour, with the agreement developed by relevant Thai agencies and the Cambodian secretariat of the GBC. General

Government Initiates Second Compensation Phase for Border Incident Damages

Bangkok: The government is set to provide a second round of compensation for damages to homes, property, orchards, and farms. According to Thai News Agency, the Government Housing Bank (GHB) is also offering emergency loans with a 1% interest rate for repairing homes damaged due to border incidents. Ms. Sasikarn