Month: September 2025

Santi Promphat Addresses Ministerial Qualification Rumors

Bangkok: Santi Promphat recently addressed the rumors surrounding his qualifications to serve as a minister. According to Thai News Agency, Santi admitted that his extensive 30-40 years of education might be a factor contributing to questions about his eligibility for the ministerial position. He acknowledged the widespread ethics issues in

Anutin Reiterates Commitment to Constitutional Amendment Agreement, Plans to Dissolve Parliament Within Four Months

Bangkok: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed his commitment to amending the constitution, emphasizing his intention to dissolve parliament within four months, without resorting to pressuring a referendum. He conveyed that he has yet to review whether the Constitutional Court’s decision will impact the establishment of a Constituent Assembly. According

Constitutional Court’s Ban on Public Selection of Constituent Assembly Sparks Concerns

Bangkok: Dr. Prem Sak has expressed his shock at the Constitutional Court’s decision to prohibit citizens from electing the Constituent Assembly tasked with amending the entire constitution. He fears this decision could pave the way for covert manipulation of the constitutional amendment process, allowing certain groups to consolidate power, reminiscent

Anutin Appoints Chaichanok to Lead Referendum Study Team

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has appointed a team to study and prepare for a referendum on constitutional amendments. Amending the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand is a primary objective for the Bhumjaithai Party, which aims to draft a new constitution in compliance with the

Nikorn Challenges Feasibility of Constitutional Amendment Referendum

Bangkok: Nikorn Chamnong has raised concerns regarding the feasibility of holding a referendum to amend the constitution according to the Movement of Assembly (MoA) agreement. He highlighted that such a referendum, which requires an elected Constituent Assembly (CLA), is not possible as it violates Section 166 of the Constitution, according

Thailand Moves Forward with 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations

Bangkok: Thailand is moving forward with 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, establishing 50 sister cities, while Thai people are increasingly interested in “Xinjiang Uygur”. According to Thai News Agency, in 2025, the year marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and

Panithan Urges Weekly Evaluation of Cambodia’s Sincerity in Border Peace Efforts

Bangkok: Security and foreign affairs expert Panithan Wattanayagorn has advised the government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to conduct weekly assessments of Cambodia’s sincerity, despite a recent five-point agreement aimed at fostering peace along the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News Agency, the recommendation comes after the Thai-Cambodian General Border