July 7, 2025

Government Orders 33 Provinces to Brace for Flash Floods

Bangkok: The government has instructed 33 provinces across the country to remain vigilant for potential flash floods, forest runoff, and mudslides, with preparations set for the week of July 6-12. A full-scale broadcast cell is ready to operate in response to the situation. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, shared insights from the Department

Government Initiates Nationwide Expansion of Pico Finance to Combat Informal Debt

Bangkok: The government is advancing efforts to eradicate informal debt while expanding pico finance nationwide, with over 82,000 individuals benefiting from a budget exceeding 2.5 billion baht, thus increasing access to legal capital sources. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, detailed the government’s progress in financial assistance aimed at resolving informal debt issues. The Ministry

Minister Suchart Plans Religious Bank to Manage Monks’ Assets Separately from Temples

Bangkok: “Suchart,” Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has announced plans to establish a religious bank to separate the personal assets of monks from those of temples. This initiative aims to address the crisis of faith among Buddhists and will involve a clear inspection unit. The Minister is preparing to discuss these plans with the Sangha Supreme Council to

Suchart Tancharoen Set to Resign as MP to Strengthen House Operations

Bangkok: Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, a Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has announced his intention to resign from his position as a Member of Parliament (MP) under the party-list system. This move is aimed at ensuring that MPs can effectively fulfill their legislative duties. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart emphasized the tradition that MPs who assume ministerial

Phumtham Discusses Limits of Acting Prime Minister’s Powers

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, who is currently serving as both Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in an acting capacity, addressed the Cabinet about the scope of the acting Prime Minister’s powers. He acknowledged that the Secretary-General of the Council of State had clarified that the acting Prime Minister does not possess the authority to dissolve the House of

Phumtham Advocates for MPs Without Parliamentary Roles to Relinquish Seats

Bangkok: “Phumtham” agrees that ministers who have no role in the parliament should relinquish their party-list MP seats, paving the way for the order to be moved up to maintain a quorum in the parliament. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, gave an interview about the case of the Pheu Thai Party’s

Deputy Minister of Interior Commands Andaman Provinces to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Interior, Ms. Teerarat Samretwanich, has issued a directive to the governors of six Andaman provinces to bolster their readiness for potential disasters. Emphasizing the importance of preparedness, she instructed that no excuses regarding equipment readiness be accepted and stressed the need for accurate public information dissemination to ensure safety and confidence in governmental efforts. According to

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Attends Royal Celebration Planning Meeting

Bangkok: “Paethongtarn”, the Prime Minister, smiled and entered Government House to join the meeting of the committee to organize the royal celebration in her capacity as the Minister of Culture, while “Phumtham” sat at the head of the table. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, traveled to Government House. The Prime Minister’s