June 25, 2025

Urgency in Selecting Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Bangkok: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, the President of the House of Representatives, emphasized the necessity of selecting the Second Deputy Speaker promptly. Following the resignation of Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul from the position, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor highlighted the importance of assigning both the opposition and government whips to coordinate and set a date for the election, ensuring that the

Thanayot Urges Swift No-Confidence Debate Amidst Concerns Over PM Yingluck’s Pending Cases

Bangkok: “Thanayot” has expressed urgency in initiating a no-confidence debate, citing concerns over insufficient time to question Prime Minister Yingluck due to the numerous pending cases against her. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thanayot Timsuwan, a Member of Parliament for Loei from the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), addressed comments made by Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office.

Government’s Crackdown on Smuggled Goods Yields Over 24,000 Cases in Eight Months

Bangkok: The government has intensified its efforts to curb smuggled goods, yielding more than 24,000 cases in just eight months. The crackdown, spearheaded by the Excise Department under the Ministry of Finance, aims to eliminate untaxed goods and enhance transparency within the tax system. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, emphasized the government’s commitment to

Public Invited to Explore Underwater Wonders at 35th Royal Fisheries Day

Bangkok: Thailand is set to host the 35th Royal Fisheries Day, inviting the public to delve into an impressive underwater world featuring the country’s beautiful fish. The event will be held from June 27 to July 6, 2025, at Future Park and Esplanade shopping malls, showcasing the potential of Thai ornamental fish at the global level. According to Thai News

Thanathorn Supports Prachachon Party’s Call for Parliament Dissolution Amid Political Turmoil

Bangkok: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, chairman of the Progressive Movement, has voiced his agreement with the Prachachon Party’s call for the government to dissolve parliament in the current state of political unrest. He emphasized the need for politics to return to normalcy, citing a lack of hope and a narrow path for the country’s future. According to Thai News Agency, Thanathorn, who

PM Highlights AI Governance at GFEAI 2025 Conference in Bangkok

Bangkok: The Prime Minister inaugurated the GFEAI 2025 conference, emphasizing the need to prevent artificial intelligence from disseminating false information and posing cyber threats that could erode public trust and democratic values. He advocated for technology to support rather than replace human labor and proposed establishing Asia’s first regional AI governance center to address emerging threats. According to Thai News

Foreign Affairs Committee Calls for Clarity on Thai-Cambodian Border Issue

Bangkok: The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, led by Chair Ms. Sarasnan Annopprapon, has taken a significant step by inviting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the National Security Council (NSC) to discuss the Thai-Cambodian border issue. The committee aims to address the progress and future direction of the ongoing situation, emphasizing negotiation

Prime Minister and UNESCO Director-General Collaborate on Ethical AI Use for Crime Prevention

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has engaged in discussions with the Director-General of UNESCO focusing on the use of AI to tackle scammers and transnational crimes. The Prime Minister announced plans for the country to become a regional hub for suppressing national crimes, emphasizing the importance of ethical AI use to prevent negative economic and social impacts. According to Thai News