March 19, 2025

Aran Panthumchinda Assumes Role as New MP for Chart Pattana Party

Bangkok: Aran Panthumchinda has officially reported himself as a new Member of Parliament (MP) for the Chart Pattana Party, succeeding Dr. Wannarat Chananukul who resigned from her position as a party-list MP. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Aran Panthumchinda reported to the Office of the Secretariat of the House of Representatives to assume his new role. This change comes

Engineering Association Proposes Guidelines to Address Unsafe Construction Practices

Bangkok: The Association of Engineers has proposed a set of guidelines aimed at tackling the issue of unsafe construction, particularly in large-scale projects. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Amorn Pimanmas, President of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand, has taken a proactive step by submitting a letter to the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives. This

Prime Minister Unfazed by Opposition’s Censure Debate, Says Somkid

Bangkok: “Somkid” insists the Prime Minister is not afraid of the opposition’s censure debate, refutes “deal for the country” using fancy words but not edible, says he knows all the exam questions and the opposition leaked them themselves. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somkid Cheukong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, addressed the opposition party’s topic

Prime Minister Promotes Thai Culture with Fish-Patterned Pants

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand donned pants featuring a Kanchanaburi fish pattern at a significant meeting to promote the country’s soft power. The attire choice was part of a broader initiative to encourage the public to embrace and promote traditional provincial patterns, especially during cultural events like Songkran. The Prime Minister urged all stakeholders to collaborate in fostering a

Somkid Responds to Wirote’s Accusations Against Prime Minister Over Tilapia Issue

Bangkok: Mr. Somkid Cheuk-kong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, has refuted allegations made by Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP of the Prachachon Party, regarding the Prime Minister’s awareness and ability to address the black-chinned tilapia problem. Mr. Somkid insists that the Prime Minister is fully informed and committed to resolving the issue, urging against using

PM Calls Treasury and Customs to Intensify Crackdown on E-Cigarette Imports

Bangkok: In a decisive move to combat the illegal e-cigarette trade, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra has urged the Treasury and Customs Departments to intensify their efforts following a recent raid on an e-cigarette warehouse. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for strict enforcement of existing laws and border controls to prevent future imports, asserting that these efforts will not cease.

Rakchanok Faces Defamation Lawsuit After Exposing Social Security Issues

Bangkok: “Rakchanok” declared that waiting for parliamentary inquiries would be a waste of her life, following her being sued by “Suchart” after exposing social security issues. She expressed confusion over being charged despite advocating for insured persons’ benefits. “Sahasawat” attested to the adequacy of evidence, emphasizing the petitioner’s right to assess damages and suggesting the matter is open for discussion.

Opposition and Government Agree on No-Confidence Debate Time Frame

Bangkok: A consensus has been reached on the time frame for the upcoming no-confidence debate. The opposition will be allocated 28 hours, while the government will have 7 hours. The debate is scheduled to start on March 24-25, with a vote planned for March 26, provided there are no protests. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakornwut Udompipatsakul, the opposition