Category: Government

Somsak Announces Progress on Village Health Volunteer Act

Bangkok: Somsak announced progress on the Village Health Volunteer Act, preparing to submit it for the second and third readings. He expressed satisfaction with the law, which will ensure the stability of the Village Health Volunteer status and strengthen community health. According to Thai News Agency, former Public Health Minister

Natthaphong Questions Government Measures on MOU 43-44 Referendum

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, Leader of the Opposition, has raised concerns regarding the government’s approach towards the proposed referendum to revoke MOUs 43-44. During a session at the House of Representatives, chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Mr. Chalat Khamchuang, Natthaphong directed pointed questions towards Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, the Minister of Foreign

Sabida Opens Ancient Boat Procession to Strengthen Thailand-Laos Cultural Ties

Nakhon phanom: Minister Sabida opens the traditional fire boat procession to pay homage to Phra That Phanom, releasing traditional krathongs and fire boats to strengthen relations between the two sides of the Mekong River, Thailand and Laos. Ms. Sabida Thaiset, Minister of Culture, presided over the annual 2025 Phra That

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.