May 6, 2025

Government Prepares to Clarify Entertainment Venue Act

Bangkok: “Suang” reiterates that the government is ready to explain the Entertainment Venue Act. Surawong reveals he wants the media to be a medium to open a stage to listen to opinions and understand the Entertainment Venue Act, emphasizing that the government is ready to explain, saying that when the next parliament meeting opens, the law will be the first

Prime Minister Urges Patience on Digital Money Phase 3 Amidst US Tax Concerns

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has advised waiting before proceeding with the digital money phase 3, as a final decision on adhering to the original schedule remains pending. Highlighting unexpected factors and US tax implications, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of gathering input from all relevant agencies. Negotiations with the United States are being conducted secretly, with the aim of

Not Yet Decided to Collect VAT for Businesses with Income Less Than 1.8 Million Baht

Bangkok: Pichai has not yet approved collecting VAT for businesses with income below 1.8 million baht. The entire system needs to be reviewed. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira spoke about the idea of improving the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by requiring businesses with incomes of less than 1.8 million baht per year but more than

Public Health Minister Somsak Questions Media Over Alleged Suspension of Doctors

Bangkok: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has raised concerns regarding the media reports about the suspension of two doctors on the 14th floor by the Medical Council. Somsak clarified that the Medical Council has not yet convened, and the information circulating is speculative. He emphasized his inability to influence decisions, highlighting that the council is composed of qualified individuals. According

Amnat Charoen Governor Raises Alarm Over Alleged DSI Impersonation

Amnat Charoen: Amnat Charoen Governor secretly wrote a letter to DSI claiming to be threatening a former candidate in the Senate collusion case. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Narong Thepsena, Governor of Amnat Charoen Province, penned a confidential and urgent letter to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. The letter, marked No. Aj 0018.2/3 and dated May

Prime Minister Urged to Halt Renewable Energy Purchases Amid Rising Electricity Costs

Bangkok: People are closely observing as the Prime Minister leads a meeting with the National Energy Policy Council to discuss halting the purchase of renewable electricity. Supachai Chaisaj, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, is particularly focused on whether the government will reduce electricity prices again according to previous campaign plans and urges a stop to the problematic renewable

Council of State Urges Patience in Investigation of Shares Held by Deputy PM

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Council of State has urged patience regarding the accusations against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, concerning his alleged involvement as a director and shareholder in a company. Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphun, the Secretary-General, emphasized that the law must be adhered to strictly and highlighted that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is

Phumtham Orders Reinforcement Amid Southern Border Violence

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has expressed regret over the ongoing violence affecting both Thai Buddhists and Muslims in the southern border provinces. He has confirmed his willingness to engage in negotiations, provided that the state’s unity remains intact and violence is not threatened. In response to recent threats by insurgents, Phumtham has ordered an