May 29, 2025

Negotiation Results: ‘Thai-Cambodian Army’ Withdraws Troops from Conflict Zone

Surin: Revealed the results of the negotiations between the Thai and Cambodian Army Commanders, able to reach an agreement to withdraw troops from the conflict area, along with using the JBC mechanism at the government level to urgently solve problems in the border area. Major General Winthai Suvari, Army spokesman, revealed that today (29 May 2025) at 3:30 p.m., General

Anutin Open to Collaboration with Prachachon Party if Policies Align

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has expressed openness to future collaboration with the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, also known as the Prachachon Party, provided that their policies align. Despite rumors of being a reserve prime minister, Anutin has reaffirmed his party’s support for Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra as the prime minister and confirmed his role as

Anutin Declines to Address Somsak’s Veto on Medical Council Resolution

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, formerly the Minister of Public Health, avoided commenting on Somsak Thepsuthin’s decision to veto the Medical Council’s resolution. This resolution involved punitive measures against three doctors who treated Thaksin Shinawatra on the 14th floor while allegedly singing the song “Please don’t ask who I was in the past.” According to

Scholars Recommend Accelerating Negotiations With Cambodia With A Clear Stance

Bangkok: Scholars are urging Thailand to expedite its negotiations with Cambodia, emphasizing the need for a clear and firm stance. Assoc. Prof. Panithan Wattanayagorn, an expert in security and foreign affairs, has highlighted potential issues in the stance expressed by Cambodian senior leaders on social media, which he described as two-faced politics. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Panithan

People’s Party MPs Criticize Biased Drought Relief Budget Allocation

Bangkok: People’s Party Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the government’s budget allocation strategy for drought relief, criticizing its concentration in areas represented by coalition party MPs. Mr. Itthiphon Choltharasiri, an MP for Khon Kaen from the Prachachon Party, argued that the current budget allocations cannot effectively address the chronic issues of water management. According to Thai News Agency,

Gen. Nattapol Announces Continued Personnel Reduction with Increased Salaries

Bangkok: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, confirmed an ongoing strategy to reduce military personnel while increasing salaries within the Ministry of Defense’s budget. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Navy initially requested two frigates, but policy concerns over potentially wasting 35 billion baht led to a decision to purchase one frigate at a time. In his

Chaiyaphon Calls for Army Budget Overhaul to Boost Efficiency and Support Thai Entrepreneurs

Bangkok: Mr. Chaiyaphon Saton, a Member of Parliament from Bangkok representing the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the current allocation and management of the defense budget, urging the Thai military to cease withholding funds and to adopt a more strategic approach in managing resources. He emphasized the necessity for the military to enhance its operational efficiency and transparency to

Chao Phraya Dam Water Discharge Increased to 1,000 Cubic Meters per Second

Chainat: Today, the Royal Irrigation Department has increased the water discharge through the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat Province to 1,000 cubic meters per second. This adjustment aims to accommodate the rising volume of water from upper areas, which is a result of continuous rainfall. Residents in low-lying areas outside the embankment have been warned to monitor the situation closely,