Day: August 11, 2025

Uncle Pom Celebrates 80th Birthday with Merit-Making Ceremony at His Residence

Min buri: “Uncle Pom” closed his residence to make merit on his 80th birthday. According to Thai News Agency, General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, marked his 80th birthday by closing his private residence in Min Buri for a merit-making ceremony. The event, held on August 11,

Thailand Denies Use of MK-84 Bombs and Claims Sole Focus on Military Targets

Bangkok: Thailand has reiterated its stance that it has never possessed MK-84 bombs and asserts that its military operations are directed solely at military targets. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office and a member of the Special Operations Center for the Administration of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation

Government Endorses OTOP Initiative to Boost Sustainable Income and Value

Bangkok: The government has pledged its support for the OTOP project to foster sustainable value and income. Bhumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting Prime Minister, inaugurated the “Thai Arts and Crafts, OTOP, Forging Hearts with Royal Grace” event, emphasizing the government’s dedication to expanding the OTOP

Palang Pracharath Party Confident of Passing 2026 Budget

Bangkok: The Palang Pracharath Party is confident that the House will pass the 2026 budget, emphasizing that all MPs must attend the meeting in unison. The party stressed that its MPs attended the meeting together, dismissing concerns over opposition protests related to budget adjustments addressing Trump’s tax bill. The party

Phumtham Dismisses Resignation Rumors Surrounding Paethongtarn Shinawatra

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, addressed the ongoing speculation regarding Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s potential resignation post-2026 budget discussions, firmly denying such claims. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham emphasized that Ms. Paethongtarn never expressed any intention to

Phumtham Emphasizes Resolution of Khao Kradong Land Issue Before Compensation Talks

Buriram: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, acting as Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, has emphasized the necessity of resolving the Khao Kradong land revocation case before discussing compensation for those affected. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham addressed the ongoing situation concerning the Khao Kradong land

Bhumtham Confirms Closure Plans for NCPO Following Peaceful Resolution

Bangkok: “Bhumtham” has announced plans to close the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) confirmed a peaceful situation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, commented on the

Phumtham Raises Concerns Over System Distortion in Military Service Extension

Bangkok: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has voiced concerns about the deterioration of the bureaucratic system amid a wave of support for extending the term of the Second Army Region commander. Phumtham highlighted the presence of several deputy commanders and others waiting in line, noting that the army would propose