Day: August 21, 2025

Paethongtarn Shinawatra and Family Honor Supreme Patriarch on Her 39th Birthday

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, along with her family, paid respects to the Supreme Patriarch to commemorate her 39th birthday. Paethongtarn, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, was accompanied by her family, including former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to mark this significant occasion. According to Thai News Agency, Pinthongtha Shinawatra Kunakornwong,

Constitutional Court Enhances Security for Paetongtarn Hearing

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has implemented stringent security measures for the hearing involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is set to address the court regarding an audio clip involving Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate. Accompanying her is Mr. Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC),

Bhumtham Leaves Decision on Thanaporn Lawsuit to Legal Team

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, who is currently serving as the acting prime minister, has announced that the decision to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Thanaporn Sriyakul will rest with his legal team. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham emphasized

Constitutional Court Examines NSC Secretary-General Over Confidential Audio Clip

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court initiated its first hearing concerning the National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General’s involvement with a controversial audio clip, stressing the importance of maintaining the clip’s confidentiality. The court also mandated the release of investigation details, addressing potential legal distortions that have led to public confusion. According to

Government Waives Utility Fees for Evacuation Zones Amid Border Unrest

Bangkok: The government has confirmed that it will not collect water and electricity fees in areas designated as evacuation zones for the period of July and August. It has stated that payments made in July will be deducted immediately in September. Meanwhile, repairs to border residents’ homes are over 60%

Wisut Emphasizes Worthwhile Results Despite Adjournment of House Meeting

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP, firmly stated that the House of Representatives did not collapse during the recent meeting, highlighting the significant progress made in passing several articles of parliament. According to Thai News Agency, Wisut, who also serves as the chairman of the coalition government

Wisut Asserts Senate Cannot Oppose 2016 Budget Vote

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and chairman of the coalition government coordination committee, has reiterated that the Senate does not have the authority to vote against the 2016 budget. According to Wisut, the Senate is limited to either approving or rejecting the proposal without the ability

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Appears at Investigation With Inhaler

Bangkok: The Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, came equipped with a yellow inhaler as she attended a hearing regarding an audio clip involving her and Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate. The hearing took place at the Constitutional Court, which had resumed its closed-circuit television (CCTV) broadcast at