Category: Government

Phumtham Urges Patience Amidst Cambodia’s Provocative Actions

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, acting prime minister, addressed the recent tensions at Prasat Ta Muen Thom in Surin province, expressing dissatisfaction with Cambodia’s actions. He urged both the Thai public and military to exercise patience and restraint in response to provocations, advising against

Phumtham Calls for Increased Diligence at Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple

Bangkok: “Phumtham” confirms that there are already administrative officials working with the military in the area of Prasat Ta Muen Thom, urging them to work more carefully and intensely. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, who serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, as well

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

Senate Committee Criticizes Government’s New Tourism Program Over Operational Issues

Bangkok: The Senate’s Tourism and Sports Committee has expressed strong disapproval of the government’s “Half-Half Thailand” program, citing its operational failure and mismanagement. According to Thai News Agency, the committee raised concerns about the government’s decision not to utilize the previously successful “Paotang” application, which was effective in the “We