Category: Government

Senate Budget Monitoring Committee to Scrutinize Cyber Police’s Account Freeze Authority

Bangkok: The Senate Budget Monitoring Committee is set to summon relevant agencies to address concerns regarding the cyber police’s authority to freeze suspicious accounts without prior investigation, a move that may contravene constitutional rights and administrative orders. The committee has also warned of possible reporting to the National Anti-Corruption Commission

Senate Prepares Inquiry into Pheu Thai Party’s Soft Power Budget

Bangkok: Naraset Prachayakar, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Political Development and Public Participation, Human Rights, Rights, Liberties, and Consumer Protection, emphasized the Senate’s duty to scrutinize governmental activities as a group of senators readies to submit a request to investigate the soft power budget. According to Thai News Agency,

Thailand Sets Date for Kanchanaburi Constituency 4 By-Election

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the scheduling of a by-election for Constituency 4 in Kanchanaburi, set to take place on October 19. The by-election is being held to fill a vacant Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the district. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT

Pheu Thai Party Secures Victory in Chiang Rai District 7 By-Election

Chiang rai: Unofficial election results for Chiang Rai’s Constituency 7 show Songa Prommuang of the Pheu Thai Party leading by more than 20,000 votes, overcoming his opponent, Suthat Yala of the Prachachon Party. Meanwhile, the Pheu Thai Party’s Facebook page posted a thank you to the public for their support

Thai-Cambodian Relations Task for New Government

Bangkok: The challenging mission of the government under the leadership of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, despite not being part of the MOA, is being closely watched to see how much the Thai-Cambodian border situation will be resolved. According to Thai News Agency, the focus on Thai-Cambodian relations is a significant undertaking

Thaksin Completes Quarantine, First Prison Visits Set for Tomorrow

Bangkok: Thaksin Shinawatra has completed his five-day quarantine, paving the way for his first visitor interactions tomorrow. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections confirmed that Thaksin will undergo the same procedures as any other prisoner. According to Thai News Agency, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chain Kanchanapaj, Deputy Director-General of the

Super Poll Reveals Thai Sentiment Against Reopening Thai-Cambodian Border Crossing

Bangkok: A recent survey conducted by Super Poll has revealed that a significant majority of Thais are not in favor of opening the Thai-Cambodian border crossing. The poll indicates that 60.7% of respondents believe reopening the border would harm the feelings of Thai citizens and compromise their dignity, with many