July 8, 2025

Phumtham Sees Hope in US-Thai Tax Negotiations

Bangkok: “Phumtham” believes there is still hope for trade and tax negotiations with the United States, sees the announcement of a 36% tax collection as still contradicting discussions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, addressed the recent US announcement of a 36% import tax on Thai products.

Finance Minister Sends Documents to US, Eyes Competitive Tariff Rate

Bangkok: Finance Minister has sent documents to the United States, believing the deal can be closed before August, with hopes of reducing the tariff rate to a competitive level and assurances of a backup plan and compensation for entrepreneurs. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, addressed concerns following a US announcement imposing a lump sum import

Phumtham Proposes Civil Servant Transfers to Cabinet, Emphasizes Ministry of Interior’s Neutrality

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has confirmed the proposal to transfer Ministry of Interior officials to the Cabinet. These transfers are said to be unrelated to the former Minister of Interior, focusing instead on operational efficiency following a period where many policies were stalled. Phumtham reiterated the ministry’s stance of having no allegiance to any

Supreme Court Holds Second Hearing on Prison Officials’ Testimonies in Thaksin Case

Bangkok: The Supreme Court held its second hearing on the enforcement of the prison sentence for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, focusing on the testimonies of nine prison officers. “Winyat” is preparing to reduce the number of witnesses due to overlaps with those already called by the court. According to Thai News Agency, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders

Cambodia’s Proposal for Thai Wedding Attire as World Heritage Sparks Controversy

Bangkok: “Paethongtarn” reveals that the Ministry of Culture is about to explain the issue of Cambodia proposing Thai dresses for weddings to be listed as world heritage. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, addressed media inquiries during a recent cabinet meeting about Cambodia’s proposal to have Thai wedding attire recognized as a world heritage. This has raised

“Phumtham” Commends Southern Border Provinces’ Products for National and International Markets

Bangkok: “Phumtham,” acting as Prime Minister, has praised the products from the five southern border provinces, highlighting the creative initiative “Taste of Southern” as a significant step forward in promoting local identity products. This initiative aims to enhance value through Thai Soft Power. According to Thai News Agency, before the cabinet meeting, Pol. Lt. Col. Wanpong Kotcharak, Secretary-General of the

Pakornwut Advocates for Comprehensive Consideration of Amnesty Bills in Parliament

Bangkok: “Pakornwut” hopes the House will accept all drafts of the Amnesty Act, opening a channel to discuss Section 112 in the committee level, asking not to look at individuals, but to look at the overall impact on society because every case is a criminal case, saying that the government whip resolution did not overturn the draft of the People’s

Cabinet Decides to Withdraw Entertainment Complex Act Draft

Bangkok: The Cabinet has agreed to withdraw the Draft of the Complete Entertainment Business Act from the House of Representatives’ consideration, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced this decision after the Cabinet meeting. The draft bill aimed to establish a complete entertainment business framework, featuring a 2-level