Bangkok: In a recent Senate meeting, the focus was on Thailand’s economic direction amid discussions on growth targets and stimulus measures. The session, chaired by Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak, First Vice President of the Senate, saw Senator Mr. Naraset Prachayakon raising concerns about the country’s economic growth rate. Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of current economic stimulus measures, particularly in

Bangkok: Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Pol. Lt. Col. Aphat Sukhanan highlighted the constitutional requirements for prime minister candidates, emphasizing that candidates must rely on their current MP votes on the nomination day. This clarification effectively nullifies the aspirations of Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, to propose himself for the prime minister position despite having

Bangkok: Dr. Prapon Tangsrikiattikul, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Health, has urged for the swift passage of legislation governing the use of cannabis. He highlighted the absence of significant problems associated with cannabis over the past three years and argued against the need to reclassify it as a drug. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Prapon discussed the

Bangkok: “Teng,” a leading figure in the People’s Party, spearheaded the submission of three draft amendments to the Thai constitution, focusing on establishing a Constitution Court and independent organizations that are more connected to the populace, with the hope of gaining parliamentary approval. The move is seen as an attempt to address underlying tensions in Thai politics. “Prits” revealed that

Bangkok: The Senate Entertainment Committee has raised alarms over irregularities in a proposed bill to legalize casinos, arguing that gambling does not contribute to economic growth and poses significant risks, including potential criminal activity and constitutional violations. According to Thai News Agency, the committee presented its findings during a Senate meeting chaired by Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, the first president of

Geneva: Thailand’s Anti-Online Crime Center (AOC 1441) has been awarded the prestigious first prize by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at the WSIS Prizes 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Prasit led the Digital Economy and Society (DE) team to accept the award in Geneva. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prasert Jantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and

Bangkok: Ms. Thirat Rattanawanich, Deputy Minister of Interior and Director of the Kok River Water Problem Resolution Center in Chiang Rai Province, is spearheading efforts to tackle arsenic contamination in the Kok River. She chaired a crucial meeting with experts in forensic science, environmental engineering, and other relevant parties to address the issue of transboundary pollution. According to Thai News

Bangkok: Thailand has taken an aggressive step by submitting a new round of trade proposals to the United States, aiming to open the market to US agricultural and energy products, hoping to reduce import tariffs. The government has confirmed that it is moving forward with full force, focusing on national interests and is ready to immediately set a framework to