Day: August 13, 2025

Natthaphong Criticizes 2016 Budget for Ignoring Economic Crisis

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, a prominent party-list MP and leader of the Prachachon Party, has sharply criticized the Thai government’s 2016 budget, claiming it fails to adequately address the ongoing economic crisis and other pressing issues. He alleged that the government is using parliament and MPs merely as rubber stamps and

Royal Thai Navy Plans Submarine Service Within Three Years Amid Strategic Developments

Bangkok: The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy has affirmed that the nation’s submarine will be operational within a span of three years. This development follows plans to amend the submarine agreement, which will be submitted to the Attorney General for approval. The proposal includes deploying the submarines, constructing a

Rakchanok Srinok Criticizes Ineffectiveness of Integrated Anti-Corruption Budget

Bangkok: “Rakchanok” points out that the integrated anti-corruption budget is not measurable, highlighting duplication of funds and calling for greater transparency. Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, a Bangkok MP for the Prachachon Party, has voiced concerns during a debate on the draft Budget Act for the 2026 fiscal year, stressing that the

House of Representatives Approves 3.78 Trillion Baht 2016 Budget

Bangkok: The House of Representatives approved Section 4 of the 2016 budget, totaling 3.78 trillion baht. Chulaphan confirmed that the Budget Committee will consider everything appropriately and adhere to the law, and is confident that there is sufficient ammunition to drive economic growth amid the risks of the global situation.

Senate Education Committee Urges Budget Cuts for Cambodian Educational Aid

Bangkok: The Senate Education Committee has formally urged the government to reduce educational aid budgets allocated to Cambodia. The committee is confident that such cuts would neither violate children’s rights nor humanitarian principles. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kamol Rodklai, a member of the Senate and chairman of the

Jirayu Urges Ottawa Convention States to Probe Alleged Cambodian Violations

Bangkok: “Jirayu” has called on states party to the Ottawa Convention to urgently investigate Cambodia’s alleged violations of the agreement. The call follows a statement issued by the Cambodian government denying that landmines were of Cambodian origin. According to Thai News Agency, the government reported that “Pen Bona” was under

Constitutional Court to Decide on Paetongtarn’s Fate Over Hun Sen Audio Clip

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has set a decision date to determine the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in the controversial audio clip case involving Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen. This crucial decision is scheduled for August 29th. Paetongtarn, along with the National Security Council Secretary-General, is also expected

Sirikanya Proposes Cutting Central Budget by 50 Billion Baht

Bangkok: Sirikanya Tansakul, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, has proposed a significant reduction in the central budget by 50 billion baht, citing inefficiencies and underfunding. She raises concerns over the current budget’s reliance on a record-high treasury reserve and highlights irregularities in the allocation of central funds for