June 24, 2025

Thawee Confident in Government’s Ability to Pass 2016 Budget

Bangkok: Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice and leader of the Prachachat Party, expressed confidence in the government’s ability to secure enough votes to pass the 2016 budget. He emphasized that recent discussions with coalition parties focused on public welfare rather than political positions or personal matters, underscoring a commitment to addressing economic and livelihood issues. According to Thai

Somsak Declares Cannabis Will Return as a Narcotic Drug in the Future

Bangkok: “Somsak” confirms that in the future, cannabis will definitely return to being a narcotic drug, indicating that new applications and license renewals must be made with additional ministerial regulations, viewing the completion of the Cannabis Control Act in this government as a dream, dismissing the crackdown on cannabis as politics, saying that it has been a chronic problem for

Rakchanok Calls for Careful Consideration of Suchart’s Ministerial Role

Bangkok: “Rakchanok” and Chonburi MPs urge the Prime Minister to think carefully about having “Suchart” as a minister, criticizing his claim of patriotism and shifting responsibility, saying it’s a joke. Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, Bangkok MP of the Prachachon Party, held a press conference calling on Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, to consider the cabinet reshuffle, especially the proportion of Mr.

Thai Parliamentary Delegation Pays Respects to Mao Zedong in Beijing

Beijing: Wan Nor and the Thai parliamentary delegation joined in paying respects to Mao Zedong. The memorial hall opened the Chairman Mao history room for visitors to see his belongings. There was also a photo of Mao with M.R. Kukrit, which is normally not open to the public. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of

Senator Nantana Urges Swift Action on Referendum Bill to Amend Constitution

Bangkok: Senator Nantana Nantvaropas has taken a decisive step to expedite the process of including a draft referendum bill aimed at amending the constitution. She submitted a formal request to Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the House of Representatives, emphasizing the urgency of addressing constitutional loopholes that have contributed to the nation’s political crisis. According to Thai News

Wirote Urges Economic Measures to Support Citizens Amid Thai-Cambodian Tensions

Bangkok: Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a member of parliament and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns about the economic implications of the Thai government’s decision to elevate pressure at the Thai-Cambodian border. He emphasized the necessity of implementing parallel measures to support affected citizens and businesses, stressing that without such measures, the responsibility for potential negative outcomes would

Meeting of the Association of Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Asia Discusses AI Threats to Human Rights

Bangkok: Nakarin, President of the Constitutional Court, inaugurated the gathering of the Constitutional Court Association and Equivalent Institutions of Asia. Chiraniti highlighted that over the past three decades, the court has navigated through numerous challenges, including political party dissolutions, aiding Thailand in weathering political crises. He expressed apprehension regarding the potential encroachment of AI on individual rights. According to Thai

Cabinet Approves Budget Framework for 33rd SEA Games and 13th ASEAN Para Games

Bangkok: The cabinet has given the green light for a budget framework dedicated to hosting the prestigious 33rd SEA Games and the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, with a total allocation of 2,055 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government spokesman, announced the cabinet’s approval, detailing that the 33rd SEA Games will take