Category: Government

Anutin Urges DSI to Expedite Action Against Natthaphon

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has expressed urgency in the case involving Mr. Nattaporn Toprayoon, a former advisor to the Ombudsman and a suspect in the Klongchan Cooperative money laundering case. Anutin has urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to promptly issue a

Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia Engage in Talks to Resolve Border Clashes

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand, Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has initiated direct communication with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to address the recent border clashes at the Chong Bok checkpoint in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The Thai leader acknowledged the border tensions and expressed her commitment to resolving the situation swiftly through

Rome Calls for Immediate Government Action Against ‘Red Wa’ Drug Threat

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the Security Committee, has emphasized the urgent need for the Thai government to take decisive action against the drug menace posed by the Wa State, particularly the proliferation of methamphetamine. Rome insists that it is the Prime

Treasury Awaits Clarity on Compensation Claim Against Yingluck

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Treasury announced that by the end of May, there will be a decision on whether to claim compensation from former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. This decision relates to her involvement in the rice pledging case that resulted in damages amounting to 10,028 million baht.

Unanimous Resolution: Council Approves ‘Cyber ????and Digital Assets Act’

Bangkok: The House unanimously approved the “Cyber ????- Digital Assets Emergency Decree” for banks to jointly compensate for damages from the “call center gang” and hasten to return money to the victims. In the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives, the agenda for consideration of the Royal Decree on

Government’s 2016 Budget Emphasizes Fiscal Responsibility Amid Economic Challenges

Bangkok: “Phao Bhum” maintains that the government has responsibly prepared the 2016 budget, adhering to a framework of fiscal discipline, despite criticisms from the opposition. The government acknowledges that only a quarter of the remaining funds are available for use due to a high regular budget but highlights an adjustment

Kanwee Sipsang Cites Four Key Reasons for Opposing 2026 Budget Draft

Bangkok: Kanwee Sipsang, a party-list MP of the Tham Party, has articulated four primary reasons for his opposition to the proposed 2026 fiscal budget bill. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kanwee criticized the government’s lack of professionalism in drafting the budget, highlighting the absence of leadership, an understanding of