Category: Government

Ministry of Education Orders School Closures as Storm Wipha Approaches

Bangkok: The Ministry of Education has ordered districts in the path of the impending storm Wipha to prepare for potential disruptions, including the immediate closure of schools if necessary. The Ministry of Agriculture is also emphasizing the importance of mitigating impacts on the agricultural sector. According to Thai News Agency,

Wirote Revives Campaign to End Military Court Trials for Soldiers

Bangkok: “Wirote” is set to reignite the campaign, “Hunting down soldiers to be put to civilian court,” originally championed by the Pheu Thai Party, following a Supreme Military Court ruling in the “Nong Mei case.” This case has spurred calls for the Prime Minister to sign the OPCAT convention, paving

Thailand’s Trump Tariff Expected to Stay Below 20% Amid Southeast Asian Trends

Bangkok: “Sirikanlaya” anticipates that the final “Trump tariff” on Thailand will remain under 20%, following trends observed among Southeast Asian nations, which hover around 19-20%. She advises that farmers currently planting animal feed corn should consider transitioning to other crops if the United States proceeds with full liberalization. The issue

Nan Province Faces Rising Water Levels as Storm Wipha Intensifies

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Interior 2 has expressed deep concern over the situation in Nan Province as water levels surged by 30 cm within just one hour due to the effects of Storm Wipha. The Ministry of Interior held an emergency meeting to address the risks posed by the storm,

Phumtham’s Confidence in Coalition Government and Legal Challenges

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed confidence in the stability and future of the coalition government, while addressing ongoing legal challenges and political dynamics. He stated that Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra assured coalition parties of the government’s longevity and potential future collaborations. According to Thai

Senate Committee Invites Amnesty Bill Owner for Clarification

Bangkok: The Senate’s Political Development Committee has extended an invitation to the owner of the draft “Amnesty Act” to present detailed information regarding the bill. The committee emphasized that Section 112 should be assessed based on the intent behind offenses, while representatives clarified that amnesty should not apply to cases