June 9, 2025

“Sirikanlaya” Calls for Clarity on US Tax Negotiation Timelines

Bangkok: Sirikanya Tansakul, MP for the Prachachon Party and Deputy Leader of the Party, has expressed skepticism about the Thai government’s optimistic announcement regarding tax negotiations with the United States. She is demanding specific details on the timeline, stressing the urgency given the looming deadline for tariff hikes on July 7. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sirikanya acknowledged the

Government Accelerates Expansion of Water Projects to Tackle Drought Nationwide

Bangkok: The government is accelerating the expansion of water projects to solve drought problems nationwide. The initiative aims to increase the efficiency of the energy system and support the expansion of communities in the future. According to Thai News Agency, the government has responded to the royal initiative by expanding water projects to address the drought crisis. Prime Minister Ms.

Senate Calls for Special Parliamentary Session on Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute

Bangkok: The Senate Special Committee on Affairs has formally requested the government to convene a special session of parliament to address the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. At 2:45 p.m., a representative of Mr. Mongkol Surassajja delivered a letter to the Prime Minister through Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs. The letter

Anutin Responds to Phumtham Over Government Formation Deal

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has responded to remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Vejjayachai regarding the formation of the government. Anutin emphasized the importance of discussing ministerial roles when forming a government, questioning how one could serve effectively in a ministry without such discussions. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin addressed

Phumtham Confident in Talks with Cambodia over Bok Channel Dispute

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Thailand, addressed the ongoing territorial dispute with Cambodia over the Chong Bok area, emphasizing that discussions will proceed at the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) forum, hosted by Cambodia. He maintained that the region in question is Thai territory but acknowledged that Cambodia has laid its claim over it.

NACC Investigates Director’s Omission of 12 Million Baht in Asset Declaration

Bangkok: The NACC has resolved to conduct an in-depth investigation into a director-level civil servant of the NACC office who did not submit a list of 12 million baht in cash assets belonging to his spouse. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phuthep Thaweechotthanakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the NACC and Deputy Spokesperson of the NACC Office, revealed that in today’s

‘Phumtham’ Insists on Not Abandoning Southern Border Problems Despite Thai-Cambodian Conflict

Bangkok: ‘Phumtham’ reiterates not to abandon southern border problems, even though the Thai-Cambodian conflict must be resolved urgently. He believes that the 4th Army Region Commander and the 9th Provincial Police Region Commander will cooperate to solve the problem fully after finding a disturbing bomb. He also pointed out that the peace talks are underway. According to Thai News Agency,

Royal Thai Army Receives Over 1 Million Baht Support for Border Soldiers

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has received a significant financial boost to support its troops stationed on the Thai-Cambodian border. This assistance comes courtesy of the 66th National Defence College, aimed at bolstering the morale and living conditions of the soldiers. According to Thai News Agency, the donation event took place at the 321 reception room of the Royal Thai