Category: Government

Senate President Declines to Address Paethongtarn Audio Clip Case Summary

Bangkok: Senate Chairman avoids media, refuses to answer questions about the audio clip case of Paethongtarn. Regarding the 2016 budget, he insists that the Senate will not overturn it. According to Thai News Agency, Senate President Mongkol Surasajja declined to comment on whether the Senate would conclude its case today

Independent Senators Oppose Special Committee on MOU Cancellation

Bangkok: Independent senators have publicly opposed the formation of a special committee intended to study the cancellation of MOUs 43-44, which pertain to the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. They have criticized the proposal as a political maneuver rather than a genuine effort to address national issues. According to Thai News Agency,

Majority Oppose Military Leadership for Prime Minister Role

Bangkok: A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of the public, 68.1%, do not support the military assuming the role of Prime Minister, emphasizing their belief that the military should focus on maintaining peace and security. According to Thai News Agency, the Pacific Institute of Management conducted a survey

Wisut Asserts Pheu Thai Will Not Block Motion to Cancel MOU 43-44

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and chief whip of the coalition government, has made it clear that the Pheu Thai Party will not obstruct the motion to revoke MOU 43-44. He revealed that the chairman decided to adjourn the meeting as the opposition had not yet

Phumtham Urges Calm Over Ban Nong Chan Title Deeds Controversy

Bangkok: Phumtham, acting Prime Minister, has reassured the public not to worry about the Ban Nong Chan issue, following a miscommunication by the Sa Kaeo governor regarding land title deeds. The governor clarified that the previous statement was inaccurate, with Phumtham emphasizing that evidence will resolve the matter. According to

Wisut Expresses Hope for Paetongtarn Amid Hun Sen Audio Clip Case

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and party MP chairman, has expressed his hope that Paetongtarn Shinawatra will overcome the legal challenges posed by the audio clip case involving a conversation with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen. He urged those aspiring to become prime minister to