Category: Government

Petition Filed to Amend Monks Act Amid Disciplinary Violations

Bangkok: Srisuwan Janya, leader of the Love the Nation, Love the Country organization, has submitted a petition to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Religion, Arts and Culture. The petition seeks an amendment to the “Monks Act” by adding specific language addressing “monks-novices-undermining religion.” The proposal aims for the House

Phumtham Acknowledges Discrepancies in Economic Stimulus Budget Documentation

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has disclosed discrepancies in the signing of documents by Anutin Charnvirakul, with documents not matching those entered in the system. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham admitted to allocating local budgets in line with new economic stimulus projects following findings

Gen. Nattapol Engages Pattani Leaders to Address Southern Border Issues

Pattani: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Defense, recently engaged with Islamic religious leaders and the Thai Buddhist community in Pattani Province. During his visit, he reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving the southern border issues and emphasized the importance of avoiding violence, with a

Senate Ethics Committee to Investigate Senator Accused of Sexual Harassment

Bangkok: The Senate Ethics Committee has accepted the case of a senator accused of sexual harassment for consideration. They are preparing to invite both the petitioner and the accused to provide information. Meanwhile, Lawyer Aun Buriram revealed that the senator had stolen property from an accident victim while performing his

Deputy Minister Criticizes Unequal Distribution of 157 Billion Baht Stimulus Budget

Bangkok: “Dech Isam” has voiced concerns over the distribution of the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget, describing it as overly concentrated to an unsatisfactory extent. During a cabinet meeting, Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Interior and Secretary-General of the Democrat Party, openly criticized the allocation, especially its focus

Phumtham Vows to Uphold Constitutional Amendment Timeline

Bangkok: “Phumtham” insists on following the timeline for amending the constitution after the House of Representatives upheld the original draft using a single-level majority vote. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, reaffirmed the commitment to proceed according to the law, emphasizing that

Royal Thai Army Clarifies Phu Makhuea Dispute with Cambodian Military

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has clarified that the Cambodian military did not unilaterally seize the contested area of Phu Makhuea, emphasizing that the ongoing issue would be resolved through peaceful means. Phu Makhuea is a region claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia, and the Thai military remains committed to