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%,

Bangkok: “Natthaphong” has expressed strong criticism of the original formula for the 2016 budget, reflecting what he perceives as the Thai government’s lack of direction and leadership. He questioned whether Thailand truly has a “government leader” given the focus on coalition party issues rather than addressing national concerns, describing the

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

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

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

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

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

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