April 25, 2025

Sirikanlaya Open to Coalition Changes Amid Political Uncertainty

Bangkok: Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Deputy Leader of the Prachachon Party and MP for the party list, has expressed readiness to accept changes in the political coalition should the Bhumjaithai Party be excluded. She noted that the government is currently struggling with internal coordination issues, and the opposition plans not to obstruct its efforts unnecessarily, focusing instead on constructive oversight. According

Phumtham Approves Additional Budget for Flood and Landslide Compensation

Bangkok: “Phumtham” meets with the National Reform Council, approves additional flood and landslide compensation, and prepares to increase the budget for sand and mud extraction, to be submitted to the Cabinet on April 29. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired the 3rd/2025 meeting of the Flood, Storm and Landslide Relief

DSI Unveils Details of Illegal Pork Import Case Involving 30 Suspects, Including Chinese-Thai Investors and Civil Servants

Bangkok: DSI explains in detail the progress of the illegal pork import case, finding 30 suspects: “Chinese-Thai investors-government officials”, sending them to the NACC to take action against the officials involved. Mr. Sombun Muangklam, Advisor to the Minister of Justice, along with top officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), announced the details of the illegal importation of animal

Prime Minister Holds Private Meeting with Key Officials Upon Return to Thailand

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra returned to Thailand after an official visit to Cambodia, arriving at the Military Airport 2, Wing 6, at 3:20 p.m., an hour ahead of schedule. The Prime Minister promptly engaged in a closed-door meeting with Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, and Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, the National Police Chief, which lasted

DSI to Summon 40 Engineers in Auditor General Building Collapse Investigation

Bangkok: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is set to issue summonses for 40 engineers to be questioned regarding the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building. The investigation has revealed that construction plans for the building were amended nine times, and the DSI is preparing to begin questioning these engineers starting April 28. This move is part

National Police Chief Discusses Security Measures with Prime Minister After Cambodia Visit

Bangkok: The national police chief met with the prime minister after returning from Cambodia and engaged in a nearly hour-long conversation. According to Thai News Agency, the national police chief, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, disclosed that the meeting with the prime minister was not to report any specific issue but rather a general discussion. The national police chief addressed concerns

DSI Accepts Secret Society and Senate Election Case as a Special Investigation

Government Center: DSI has accepted the case involving a secret society and the 2024 Senate election as a special investigation, focusing on witness testimonies, financial trails, and political connections. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sombun Muangklam, Advisor to the Minister of Justice, along with key officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), announced the acceptance of the case

Thailand-Cambodia Ready to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Thailand: Thailand and Cambodia are ready to continue cooperation in relations, economy, border security, and ASEAN cooperation to cope with the US tariff wall, the Thai Public Relations Department reported. According to Thai News Agency, the two countries are focusing on strengthening bilateral ties to tackle common challenges. The cooperation will include efforts to enhance economic relations, improve border security,