July 8, 2025

Siriphong Criticizes Thai Negotiators Over US Tax Deal, Proposes Urgent Strategies

Bangkok: “Siriphong” slams “Pichai’s” negotiation team for not doing enough homework, very disappointed, what kind of negotiations resulted in receiving an unfriendly response letter, suggests 4 approaches to expedite the process to withstand the impact Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, deputy leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, expressed his dissatisfaction regarding a letter from President Donald Trump, which informed Thailand about a new

Bhumjaithai MPs Concerned Over Pheu Thai’s Handling of US Tariff Negotiations

Bangkok: Chalat Rachkitprakarn, an MP from the Bhumjaithai Party, has raised concerns about the Pheu Thai Party’s ability to negotiate with the United States regarding the current customs tariff rate. With only three weeks left to make progress, he warned that a failure to reduce the US tariff rate, which currently stands at 36%, could result in investors shifting their

Big Pom Stands Firm on Prime Ministerial Prospects, Emphasizes Legal Compliance

Bangkok: “Big Pom” has remained steadfast in the face of the House Secretary’s assertion that he cannot be nominated as Prime Minister due to insufficient MP support. Despite the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives’ statement regarding the necessity of having at least 25 MPs backing him, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, insisted that he

PPRP Questions Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan’s PM Nomination Amid Entertainment Complex Legislation Withdrawal

Bangkok: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has raised concerns over the future of the entertainment complex legislation following the government’s decision to withdraw the draft. The PPRP believes reinstating the complex will be challenging. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suradej Yasawat, deputy leader of the PPRP, addressed the potential nomination of Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, a party-list MP and leader

Senate Resolution Approves 9 Supreme Administrative Court Judges

Bangkok: The Senate meeting, chaired by Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, Second Vice President of the Senate, considered and voted to approve nine individuals nominated to serve as judges of the Supreme Administrative Court. According to Thai News Agency, the nominees were approved by majority votes during the Senate session. Mr. Wisut Wajanasathiankul, President of the Central Administrative Court, received 148 votes

‘Paethongtarn’ Elevates Thai Culture to the Global Stage with SPLASH 2025

Bangkok: ‘Paethongtarn’ has launched the SPLASH – Soft Power Forum 2025, emphasizing the global appeal of Thai culture and its potential as a new economic model. The initiative aims to boost exports of Thai gems to 1 trillion baht within five years. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, inaugurated the International Conference

Senator Accused of Sexual Assault Responds with CCTV Footage

Bangkok: A male senator, recently accused of sexual assault by a female advisor to the Senate subcommittee, has taken a proactive step by filing a police report and releasing CCTV footage. The senator, whose identity remains undisclosed, is under scrutiny after the advisor publicly accused him of forcing her into a condominium and sexually assaulting her. According to Thai News

PPRP Welcomes 21 New Candidates, Sees Significant Shift from Pheu Thai

Bangkok: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has introduced 21 prospective MP candidates, marking a significant influx of former Pheu Thai youth members joining the ranks of ‘Uncle Pom.’ Many of these new candidates hail from the Northeast region, with notable figures such as Nukul Saengsiri and Sakda Kongphet among them. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Santi Promphat, Deputy Leader