Month: September 2025

Phumtham Bids Farewell on Final Day at Ministry of Interior

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, acting as Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, marked his last day at the Ministry of Interior, signaling the conclusion of his tenure until the new Cabinet is officially sworn in. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham conveyed that his responsibilities

Bhumtham Vows Commitment to Constitutional Amendments for Enhanced Democracy

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Phumtham Wechayachai, has reiterated Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to amending the constitution to advance democratic principles. He expressed this commitment while responding to the Constitutional Court’s ruling against a directly elected Constituent Assembly (CSA), which conflicts with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

Bhumtham Responds to Anutin on Interior Ministry Reshuffle

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has addressed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s intentions to reshuffle officials within the Ministry of Interior, emphasizing his commitment to resolving issues swiftly within a four-month timeframe. He highlighted the necessity of these transfers, while questioning the ethical implications raised by

Bhumtham Reiterates Decriminalization of Poker for Sports, Urges Focus on Major Issues

Bangkok: Bhumtham reiterated the decriminalization of poker for sports, insisting the principles remain the same. Provincial governors and the Department of Provincial Administration have the authority to approve. He urged the prospective Interior Minister not to be petty and suggested taking on major issues, including Khao Kradong, Senate collusion, and

Saeng Counters Bhumtham’s Claims and Advances Senate Collusion Case

Bangkok: Saeng has countered Bhumtham’s accusations that Buriram residents do not help each other, while pushing forward with the Senate collusion case. A subcommittee is expected to make a decision on this matter by September 16th. The involvement of the Justice Minister in the Senate does not fall under the

Election Commission Confident in Conducting By-Elections Across Three Provinces

Bangkok: The Election Commission Secretary has expressed confidence in holding by-elections in three provinces, despite concerns about low voter turnout due to the shortened parliamentary term. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), discussed the preparations for the by-elections in Chiang Rai, Sisaket,

Election Commission Ready to Conduct Simultaneous Referendums and MP Elections

Bangkok: “Saeng” has announced that the Election Commission is prepared to hold both a referendum on constitutional amendments and Member of Parliament (MP) elections concurrently. The decision on the referendum date, however, lies with the Prime Minister. The commission asserts that conducting both events simultaneously will not pose significant challenges,