Category: Government

Suchart Calls for Urgent Investigation into Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu Issues

Bangkok: “Suchart” has urged the Office of the Basic Education Commission to establish a committee to investigate the problems at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu. Suchart emphasized the need for the Department of Religious Affairs to take immediate action, highlighting that if any wrongdoing is found, it will be addressed

Thai-Cambodian Border Stays Peaceful as Evacuees Return Home

Bangkok: The Thai-Cambodian border remains calm, with both sides maintaining their positions along their strongholds. Meanwhile, residents from evacuation centers in four provinces have returned to their hometowns. The army is requesting cooperation from the public to avoid the area if any suspicious objects are found and to immediately notify

Royal Thai Army Warns of Potential Self-Defense Action Amid Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has indicated its readiness to exercise its right to self-defense if circumstances necessitate such action. According to Thai News Agency, the Army has raised concerns over Cambodia’s continued secret placement of mines, which poses a threat to Thailand and disregards the Ottawa Convention. Army spokesman

Acting Prime Minister and Wife Extend Birthday Wishes to Queen Sirikit

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, the Acting Prime Minister, and his wife, Mrs. Apinya Wechayachai, signed a book to offer best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of her birthday on August 12, 2025. The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in the Red Room, Royal

Constitutional Court’s Deliberation on Audio Clip Case Sparks Speculation

Bangkok: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an academic, has expressed concerns regarding the Constitutional Court’s handling of a petition involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The petition, which invokes Section 170, paragraph three, and Section 82 of the Constitution, questions whether the Prime Minister has seriously violated ethical standards, potentially ending her ministerial position.

Surawong Dismisses Resignation Rumors of Prime Minister Paethongtarn

Bangkok: Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, has dismissed rumors suggesting that Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, is planning to resign following the passage of the 2026 Budget Bill by the House of Representatives. He assured that her

Anutin Clarifies Governor Appointment Responsibilities Amid Ubon Ratchathani Dispute

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a party-list MP, addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the appointment of the governor of Ubon Ratchathani and the subsequent delays in fund disbursement in the Thai-Cambodian border area, which resulted in the governor’s removal. Anutin emphasized that the responsibility for

Free MRT Rides for Mothers in Thailand on National Mother’s Day

Bangkok: On the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday and National Mother’s Day on August 12, 2025, mothers can enjoy free rides on all four MRT lines in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), in collaboration with the