May 29, 2025

Kanchana Advocates for 2026 Agriculture Budget to Empower Farmers

Bangkok: Ms. Kanchana Changwat, Chaiyaphum MP of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), delivered a speech in support of the draft of the 2026 Budget Act, emphasizing the vital role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in empowering farmers through improved access to land and credit. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry has been allocated a budget of 133,177

Somsak Plans to Clarify Decision to Veto Medical Council Resolution

Samut Prakan: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health and Special President of the Medical Council, has declined to comment on his recent decision to veto a Medical Council resolution, stating that he will provide a detailed explanation tomorrow (May 30). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somsak was approached by the media during his mission in Samut Prakan Province

Anutin Clarifies Stance on Prime Ministerial Aspirations Amid Political Speculations

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has addressed questions regarding his potential candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing that as the leader of the second-largest coalition party, he does not aspire to the position at this time. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin responded to inquiries about his prospects of becoming prime

Rangsiman Rome Criticizes Somsak’s Veto in Thaksin’s Medical Case

Rome: Rangsiman Rome, MP for the party list and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has voiced concerns regarding Somsak Thepsuthin’s decision to veto a resolution passed by the Medical Council concerning former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. According to Thai News Agency, Somsak, who serves as Minister of Public Health and special prime minister, reportedly intervened following a Medical Council

Senators Seek Delay in Acknowledging Collusion Charges Due to Senate Meeting Commitments

Bangkok: “Lot 3 Senators” have requested to postpone acknowledging the collusion charges to June 5th, citing their commitments at the Senate meeting. According to Thai News Agency, 24 senators, who were summoned to acknowledge charges and provide clarifications regarding alleged collusion in the selection of senators to the 26th Investigation and Inquiry Committee of the EC Office, sent a letter

Dr. Tul Sitthisamwong Refutes Claims of Medical Council Chat Group Agreement

Bangkok: Dr. Tul Sitthisamwong has confirmed that no one in the Medical Council chat group responded affirmatively to controversial statements. Dr. Tul, a political activist, academic, and Thai doctor, addressed the media concerning claims made by Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, who accused the Medical Council of lacking ethics. Mr. Thaksin alleged that some individuals in the group

Sereepisuth Predicts Thaksin’s Absence at Upcoming Court Hearing

Bangkok: “Seri Pisut” leader, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temiyawes, has expressed his belief that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attend the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for June 13. This statement follows the submission of significant evidence regarding Thaksin’s treatment at the Police General Hospital. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chanchai Issarasenarak, a former Democrat Party MP, along with

Boonying Nitikanchana Urges Government to Allocate Special Budget for Expanding Health Services in Remote Areas

Ratchaburi: In a recent extraordinary session of the House of Representatives, Boonying Nitikanchana, an MP for Ratchaburi from the Kla Tham Party, called on the government to allocate a special budget for investment in expanding sub-district health promotion hospitals to better serve remote areas. The goal is to ensure timely medical treatment for residents who currently have limited access to