Month: August 2025

Prit Advocates for Agency Mergers to Streamline Civil Service System

Bangkok: “Prit” has suggested merging agencies to reduce redundancy within the civil service system. According to Thai News Agency, Prit emphasized that the 2016 budget fails to adequately prepare for the looming economic crisis. He proposed merging agencies to minimize duplication in the bureaucracy. Mr. Pris Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP

Election Commission of Thailand Accelerates Senate Collusion Case Investigation

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is accelerating its investigation into the alleged collusion among senators, dispelling reports of an eight-month delay. The ECT president clarified that the timeline being discussed was merely an explanation of legal procedures, anticipating an earlier resolution than initially expected. The ECT emphasized the

‘Thanon Song Wat’ to Become a New Landmark in the Heart of the City

Bangkok: Thailand is a must-visit destination. “Thanon Song Wat” has become a new landmark in the heart of the city. The government and private sector are collaborating to enhance the area, attracting tourists with light and digital art. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed

Wisut Confident in Smooth 2026 Budget Debate, Reaffirms Paethongtarn’s Position

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, President of the Pheu Thai Party and Chairman of the Government Coalition Coordination Committee, has expressed confidence that the House will successfully debate the 2026 budget’s second and third readings without any failures. He reiterated that Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra will not resign, emphasizing that the Pheu

Thailand Receives Five Major Drug Offenders from Laos

Thailand: Thailand received five suspects from Laos involved in major drug cases under the government’s “NO drug NO Dealer” policy. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson, revealed that in line with the government’s drug prevention and suppression policy, the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and security agencies have been cracking down on

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