Category: Government

Bangkok: “Chulaphan” insists that Thailand is not close to being a “failed state” following recent political debates. Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, addressed concerns about the nation’s economic stability and the preparation of the 2016 budget in response to the US court’s decision to halt President Donald Trump’s

Gen. Nattapol Announces Continued Personnel Reduction with Increased Salaries

Bangkok: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, confirmed an ongoing strategy to reduce military personnel while increasing salaries within the Ministry of Defense’s budget. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Navy initially requested two frigates, but policy concerns over potentially wasting 35 billion baht led to a

Mayoral Candidate Challenges Damnoen Saduak Election Results Citing Voting Irregularities

Bangkok: A mayoral candidate for Damnoen Saduak Subdistrict in Ratchaburi Province has taken a formal step to contest the recent mayoral election results, citing irregularities that suggest the election process was compromised. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Somphot Nokthong-Uthai, the candidate for mayor of Damnoen Saduak Subdistrict Municipality,

Bangkok: Mr. Chaiyaphon Saton, a Member of Parliament from Bangkok representing the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the current allocation and management of the defense budget, urging the Thai military to cease withholding funds and to adopt a more strategic approach in managing resources. He emphasized the necessity for

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists that Thailand will continue negotiations with the United States despite the court’s order to halt the “Trump tariffs”. The Ministry confirms that these discussions are pivotal for the mutual benefit of both nations. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rasme Chaleechan, Assistant Minister

People’s Party MPs Criticize Biased Drought Relief Budget Allocation

Bangkok: People’s Party Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the government’s budget allocation strategy for drought relief, criticizing its concentration in areas represented by coalition party MPs. Mr. Itthiphon Choltharasiri, an MP for Khon Kaen from the Prachachon Party, argued that the current budget allocations cannot effectively address the