Category: Government

Chaichanok Fails to Explain to ICT Committee Regarding 40 Million Baht Bribe

Bangkok: Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, refrained from giving a statement to the ICT Committee regarding the 40 million baht bribe. Siam Hatthasongkhro, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Nong Bua Lamphu and chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy and

MP Raises Concerns Over Forced Iris Scans for Digital Payment in Thailand

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has voiced significant concerns over the use of iris scans for villagers to receive digital payments, fearing this practice could lead to data misuse and fraud. As chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on State Security,

House Security Committee Delves into Ben Smith-Call Center Bribery Scandal

Bangkok: The House Committee on State Security commenced discussions on the “Ben Smith” and call center bribery scandal, focusing on the absence of three key ministers: Thammanat, Narumon, and Chaichanok. Rome emphasized the necessity of their personal attendance, arguing that officials from the Ministry of Agriculture would be unable to

Rome Clarifies Invitation to Thammanat in Funding Investigation

Bangkok: Rome pointed out that he sent an invitation letter to Thammanat, not Thanadol, to clarify his relationship with Ben Smith, indicating that the committee has extensive information on his involvement with illegal investment funds. He declared that enough is enough to go after those who exposed the call centers.

Royal Thai Army to Enforce Strict Measures Against Border Encroachments

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army is preparing strict measures to push back against encroachments on Thai sovereignty in the border area of Sa Kaeo Province, in accordance with humanitarian principles and international rules. Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari addressed the ongoing Thai-Cambodian conflict in the Sa Kaeo border province,

Anutin Charnvirakul to Address Security Concerns in Southern Provinces

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, is set to travel south this Saturday to address security concerns, urging citizens not to associate the recent bombings with the arrival of the new government. In preparation for his visit, Anutin has also announced plans to monitor flooding

Rangsiman Affirms No Ethics Violation in Move Forward Party MPs’ Proposal

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has reiterated that the proposal by 44 Move Forward Party MPs to amend Section 112 does not violate ethics. He emphasized that the proposal should not be prematurely judged as a crime and expressed hope that the