Category: Government

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

Prime Minister Briefed on Flood and Drug Situations During Budget Debate

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reported the ongoing flood and drug situations to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra during a House of Representatives meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the draft budget bill for fiscal year 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin provided updates to

Phumtham Urges Thai-Cambodian Army Commanders to Resolve Border Clash

Bangkok: “Phumtham” throws the Thai and Cambodian army commanders to clear up the clash at ‘Chong Bok’ on 31 May after closing the room to talk with the army commanders to look at evidence from ‘aerial maps’. Soldiers from both sides are still at the line – sitting and talking.

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