Category: Government

House Approves MRTA Draft Law, Establishes 25-Member Special Committee

Bangkok: The House of Representatives has approved the principle of the ‘Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Act’ draft and established a 25-member special committee to further review the legislation. The decision was made amidst debates regarding the feasibility and implications of the proposed 20-baht flat-rate electric train policy. According

Royal Thai Air Force Deploys F-16s to Confront Myanmar Yak-130s Near Border

Mae Sot: The Royal Thai Air Force dispatched two F-16 fighter jets to intercept Myanmar military Yak-130 aircraft after they were used to drop bombs on KNLA forces near the Thai-Myanmar border. The escalating conflict has led to an increase in refugees, with a total of 377 individuals seeking safety

Bhumtham Stands Aside as Anutin Pushes for Arrest in High-Profile Money Laundering Case

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has declared his non-intervention in response to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul’s appeal to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for the arrest of Nattaporn Toprayoon. Nattaporn, a former advisor to the Ombudsman, is implicated in

Budget Scrutiny Sparks Tension in Thai Parliament

Bangkok: “Pichet” gets angry and explains that the “Parliamentary Budget” can be inspected, emphasizing that the allocation depends on the committee and urging not to demolish their own house. ‘Rakchanok’ agrees, stating her embarrassment due to uncertainty about having enough power. According to Thai News Agency, during a meeting at

Pichet Defends Parliamentary Budget Amidst Audit Controversy

Bangkok: In a heated parliamentary session, Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed his frustration regarding the scrutiny and criticism of the parliamentary budget. He explained that the budget could indeed be audited and emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency. According to Thai News

Illegal Sale of Firearm Parts Uncovered at Vajiravudh Camp

Nakhon Si Thammarat: The 4th Army has launched an immediate investigation into the illegal sale of firearm parts and ammunition discovered at the PX area of Vajiravudh Camp. Reporters have reported progress in the arrest of illegal sellers who were operating out of the welfare store of the 41st Army

Nattapong Criticizes Thai Government’s Budget Strategy Amid Political Crisis

Bangkok: “Natthaphong” has voiced strong criticism against the original formula for the 2016 budget, suggesting it reflects a lack of clear direction from the Thai government. He questioned whether Thailand truly has a “government leader,” emphasizing that the current predicament is not a financial crisis but a political one, with

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