Category: Government

Cambodian Soldiers Dig 650-Meter ‘Kulet’ Amid Border Tensions

Ubon Ratchathani: Cambodian soldiers have excavated a 650-meter long “Kulet” from the Sattaban tree to the Lao intersection, a site that recently became the focal point of a clash with Thai soldiers. According to Thai News Agency, the incident was reported on May 28, 2015, following a confrontation between Thai

Prime Minister Reviews Documents Ahead of 2026 Budget Discussion in Parliament

Bangkok: The Prime Minister entered Government House to review documents in preparation before entering the parliament to discuss the 2016 budget. The Prime Minister entered Government House to review documents in preparation before entering the parliament to discuss the 69th budget this evening, while the National Police Chief waited for

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

Government Defends Fiscal Responsibility in 2026 Budget Preparation

Bangkok: “Phao Bhum” has defended the government’s preparation of the 2026 budget, emphasizing its foundation on responsibility and fiscal discipline. The government has acknowledged a limited budgetary margin, with only one-quarter of funds available for discretionary use due to a high regular expenditure budget, which has been adjusted to 70.1%,

Athakorn Commends Government for Increased Budget to Ministry of Agriculture

Chachoengsao: “Athakorn” thanks the government for providing additional budget to the Ministry of Agriculture, praises the budget drafters for daring to think and act, asks that the budget be used wisely for farmers. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, Chachoengsao MP from the Kla Tham Party, praised the

4th Army Orders Investigation into Illegal Sale of Gun Parts at Vajiravudh Camp

Nakhon Si Thammarat: The 4th Army has initiated a swift investigation following the discovery of illegal sales of firearm parts and ammunition within the PX area of Vajiravudh Camp. According to Thai News Agency, recent reports indicate that illegal sales were taking place via private transport in the welfare store

Royal Thai Navy to Receive Only One Frigate Due to Budget Constraints

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, confirmed that the Royal Thai Navy will receive only one frigate in the 69 budget year as the government prioritizes economic stimulation over military upgrades. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham explained that budgetary limitations prevent the acquisition of additional ships

Rome Urges Immediate Government Action Against ‘Red Wa’ Drugs

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the Security Committee, has called for immediate action from the Prime Minister to combat the “Red Wa” drug crisis. Rome highlighted that it is the Prime Minister’s responsibility to lead this effort without waiting for intervention from