May 23, 2025

Chusak Backs Yingluck in Legal Battle Over Rice Sales Debt

Bangkok: Chusak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has expressed his support for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in her ongoing legal battle concerning a compensation order of over ten billion baht related to rice sales. Chusak sympathizes with Yingluck and supports efforts to reduce the debt, arguing that assets gained from the project should be used to

Thai Government Advocates for Modernized Civil Service and Open Data Center

Bangkok: The Speaker of the House of Representatives emphasized the need to modernize the civil service system during a seminar on “Aiming for Open Government and Driving Data Center to Occur in Thailand.” The Speaker highlighted that opening the civil service system, beyond the government alone, is essential for modernization. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha,

Wan Nor to Review Legal Authority Over Petition to Suspend Senators

Bangkok: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, the President of the House of Representatives, announced his intention to consult with the legal department following a petition urging the president of the parliament to request the Constitutional Court to suspend senators from performing their duties. The issue revolves around a collusion investigation related to the selection process of senators, and the petition

Election Commission Files Lawsuit Against Two Samut Prakan Senate Candidates Over Vote-Buying Allegations

Bangkok: The Election Commission has submitted a lawsuit to the Supreme Court against two candidates for the Samut Prakan Provincial Senate and is moving forward with criminal charges following the discovery of clear evidence of negotiations to offer positions and benefits in exchange for votes. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission’s website published the ruling, mandating the filing

Prasit Denies Ignoring Kok River Contamination Issue

Bangkok: “Prasit” insists he is not ignoring the solution to the Kok River contamination problem. “Prasert” insists that the government is not ignoring the solution to the problem of contamination in the Kok River. He believes that there will be a way to discuss with the Wa group, the area that is the cause of the gold mining. He pointed

Phumtham to Finalize Plan for Resolving Southern Unrest Before Malaysia Visit

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is nearing the conclusion of a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the ongoing unrest in Thailand’s southern border provinces. As part of this initiative, Phumtham will visit the region to engage with local stakeholders and gather feedback on the operational challenges faced by various sectors. According to Thai News Agency,

Phumtham Denies Linking Senate Collusion Case to Cabinet Reshuffle

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, acknowledged having a conversation with Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, advisor to the chairman of the Klatham Party, following a lengthy period without contact. He urged against sparking drama by associating their meeting with the Senate collusion case or an impending Cabinet reshuffle. He noted that while any political developments

Prasertpong Calls for Commerce Minister Pichai’s Resignation Over Palm Oil Price Crisis

Bangkok: Prasertpong Sornnuwat, a party-list MP of the Prachachon Party, has announced a search for Pichai Naripthaphan, the Minister of Commerce, following his failure to address the declining palm oil prices affecting farmers. During a press conference, Prasertpong highlighted the minister’s apparent inaction, questioning whether Pichai was unwell or preoccupied with other matters. He urged Pichai to resign if he