Category: Government

Bhumtham Denies Targeting Political Transfers in Interior Ministry Appointments

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has clarified that recent transfers within the Interior Ministry are not politically motivated. He emphasized that the moves are based on individual abilities and are intended to allow officials to effectively perform their duties. According to Thai News Agency,

Royal Thai Army Airlifts Injured Soldiers from Border Conflict for Treatment

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has transported five soldiers, who were injured in recent border fighting with Cambodia, to Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok for further medical treatment. The soldiers were initially treated at Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani Province before being airlifted to the capital. According to Thai News Agency,

Clear Evidence of Cambodian Soldiers Using PMN-2 Mines at Phu Makhuea

Phu makhuea: The Navy found important evidence confirming that Cambodian soldiers were illegally using PMN-2 mines in the Phu Makhuea area. According to Thai News Agency, on August 19, 2025, the 1st Mine Clearance Team of the Royal Thai Navy Humanitarian Mine Action Unit (RTAMU), which supported mine clearance and

Cabinet Approves Transfers of 25 High-Ranking Interior Ministry Officials

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the transfer of 25 high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Interior. The Governor of Nong Bua Lamphu has been promoted to Director-General of the Community Development Department, while Siam, the Director-General of the Community Development Department, has been transferred to the position of Governor of

Paethongtarn Cancels Party Meeting, Leaving MPs and Supporters in Limbo

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra canceled her attendance at a Pheu Thai Party meeting, leaving MPs and the public in anticipation. She is preparing a birthday cake for an advance celebration on August 21. Thaksin Shinawatra, who attended the party, noted his presence was to meet guests, avoiding questions on the 112

Pongkawin Confident US Tariffs Will Not Affect Thai Labor Market

Bangkok: Labor Minister Pongkawin expressed confidence that US tariffs will not impact the Thai labor market, amid scrutiny over the rapid closure of factories. He revealed that the Cabinet has approved cooperation with Sri Lanka to import workers to replace Cambodians who are returning to their country. According to Thai

Rome Urges Legal Action Against Hun Sen in International Criminal Court

Bangkok: Rome urged the government to step up its crackdown on Hun Sen by filing a lawsuit with the International Criminal Court, pointing out that Thailand, even if not a party, could still file a lawsuit. He stated that putting him in jail in the country was not something Cambodia

Senate Economic Committee Proposes Solutions for Border Traders Facing Criminal Exploitation

Bangkok: The Senate Economic Committee has outlined five strategic recommendations aimed at tackling the rising issue of border traders becoming victims of criminal activities, specifically urging collaboration between the Bank of Thailand, the Thai Bankers’ Association, and the Royal Thai Police to establish a central mechanism for victim support. According