April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Visits Site of State Audit Office Building Collapse

Bangkok: The Prime Minister visited and gave encouragement to rescue workers from the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building. At 6:48 p.m. today (April 6, 2015), Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, traveled to provide encouragement and inspect the search and rescue operations for missing persons after the collapse of the new Office of the Auditor General building. According to

Prime Minister Pays Homage at Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day Ceremony

Bangkok: The Prime Minister laid a wreath of flowers to pay homage on the occasion of the Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day. The ceremony took place at the Royal Monument located at Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge, commemorating King Rama I Day and the Memorial Day of the Chakri Dynasty, B.E. 2568. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister,

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Response to Trump’s Tax Hike

Bangkok: Opposition leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut has criticized the Thai government’s delayed response to the United States’ recent tax hike, urging the governing authorities to enhance their negotiation strategies. According to Thai News Agency, Nattapong, who leads the Prachachon Party and serves as the leader of the opposition in Thailand’s House of Representatives, highlighted the inadequacy of Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s

Sudarat Urges Immediate Formation of Special Task Force to Address Trump’s Tax Hike

Bangkok: Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, has called on the Prime Minister to swiftly establish a Special Task Force chaired by him to tackle the challenges posed by Trump’s recent tax increase. She emphasized the urgency of forming this task force without waiting for the scheduled meeting on April 8. According to Thai News Agency,

“Napinthon” Reveals Preparedness to Provide China Railway Shareholder Data to DSI

Bangkok: “Napinthon” has announced his readiness to submit shareholder information documents for China Railway Company to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) as evidence to confirm nominee suspicions without needing face-to-face meetings. He is also set to investigate 37 companies sharing the same shareholders, with plans to scrutinize partner companies that have consistently participated in project bids. According to Thai

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Dispatched for Urgent Trade Negotiations in the US

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand has taken decisive action in response to recent US trade policy shifts, sending Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on an urgent mission to negotiate with the United States. The move underscores Thailand’s commitment to maintaining its status as a reliable economic ally and long-term partner to the US amid rising trade tensions. According to

Napinthon Urges Swift Resolution for Thai Durian Labs Issue

Bangkok: “Napinthorn” urges the Department of Agriculture to urgently resolve the durian standard testing lab issue after Chinese customs did not certify 2 places, preparing to discuss with the Minister of Agriculture in the Cabinet on April 8. Mr. Napintorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, highlighted the concerns arising from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) declining to

Prime Minister Prepares to Counteract US Import Tax Increase on Thailand

Bangkok: “Napinthorn” confirms that the Prime Minister is prepared to deal with the US raising import taxes on Thailand. Napinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, announced that the Ministry of Commerce has developed strategies to address the United States’ decision to increase import taxes on Thailand by 37%. The approach will involve negotiation, with specifics to be determined by a