Day: August 21, 2025

Bhumtham Urges Rome to Address Doubts Privately, Avoid Public Political Debates

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, currently serving as the acting Prime Minister, has advised Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the People’s Party, to address any uncertainties directly rather than airing them through media channels. Bhumtham’s remarks come after Rome questioned the government’s

Rome Backs Special Committee to Review Cancellation of MOU 43-44

Bangkok: Rome supports the establishment of a special committee to study the cancellation of MOU 43-44, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive study to be conducted quickly due to existing allocations to the private sector. Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, addressed the

Opposition Leader Questions Compensation for Thai-Cambodian Border Residents, Thirat Outlines Regulatory Adjustments

Bangkok: The opposition leader raised concerns about compensation for residents living along the Thai-Cambodian border, prompting Deputy Minister of the Interior, Teerarat Rattanawanich, to outline plans to adjust existing compensation regulations. Teerarat emphasized that new disasters require different treatment compared to natural calamities such as floods and mudslides. The government

Government Unveils TouristDigiPay Sandbox to Enhance Thailand’s Tourism Economy

Bangkok: The government has launched a new initiative called “TouristDigiPay” to test a payment system that allows digital assets to be converted into Thai baht for transactions within Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that this project aims to support the Thai economy

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),