Category: Government

Phumtham Awaits Council’s Opinion on Entertainment Bill Withdrawal

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, has stated that the decision to withdraw the Entertainment Bill will depend on the opinion of the council. Acting in his capacity as Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham indicated that the matter has not yet been considered or discussed in

Thailand Submits Proposal for Additional Tariff Negotiations with US

Bangkok: Thailand has submitted a proposal to negotiate additional taxes with the United States, aiming to extend the negotiation deadline to August 1. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira shared that the negotiations remain ongoing and the proposals can be modified as needed. According to Thai News Agency,

Thai Government’s Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny as Senate Discusses Growth Targets

Bangkok: In a recent Senate meeting, the focus was on Thailand’s economic direction amid discussions on growth targets and stimulus measures. The session, chaired by Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak, First Vice President of the Senate, saw Senator Mr. Naraset Prachayakon raising concerns about the country’s economic growth rate. Questions were posed

Phumtham Questions Push for Anutin as Interim Prime Minister

Bangkok: “Phumtham” has raised concerns regarding the proposal to appoint Anutin Charnvirakul as the interim Prime Minister, questioning the decision by the Prachachon Party. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, addressed the issue in his role as acting Prime Minister. He highlighted the historical stance of the

Senate Acknowledges Rising HIV Infections Among Youth in Thailand

Bangkok: The Senate has noted an increase in HIV infections among the youth, as explained by the new Deputy Minister of Public Health, Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho. He revealed plans to collaborate with educational institutions to distribute condoms and educate students on safe sexual practices to curb the spread of the