Category: Government

Senate Whip Agrees to Postpone Vote on Independent Organizations Motion

Bangkok: The Senate Whip has agreed to include a motion by the “New Generation Senators” to delay voting on the independent organization committee, affirming that the existing laws provide a clear path forward and maintain the full authority of the Senators. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phisit Apiwattanapong, a

Prime Minister Reviews Budget Documents Amid Police Helicopter Crash Investigation

Bangkok: The Prime Minister entered Government House to review documents in preparation before entering the parliament to discuss the 2016 budget. This marks a significant step as the country gears up for the 69th budget discussion scheduled for this evening. During this time, the National Police Chief awaited updates on

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%,

Nattapong Criticizes Thai Government’s 2016 Budget Approach as Directionless

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

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