July 15, 2025

Suchart Pushes for Legal Amendments to Penalize Sexual Misconduct in Temples

Bangkok: “Suchart” has reiterated that temples are prohibited from holding more than 100,000 baht, and is expediting amendments to the law to punish sexual intercourse. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, is spearheading efforts to amend Section 206 of the Criminal Code to enforce stricter penalties on monks involved in sexual

Suriya Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Policy, Denies Favoring Capitalists

Bangkok: “Suriya” insists that the 20 baht flat-rate electric train is for the people, not capitalists. He asked back whether the Prachachon Party also has the same policy. He explained that the budget is 8 billion baht per year. He emphasized that there is a long-term study to continue it. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime

Athakorn Agrees to Cabinet’s Proposal for New Permanent Secretary of Agriculture

Bangkok: “Athakorn” accepts the Cabinet’s proposal to appoint a new Permanent Secretary of Agriculture, but keeps the name “Winaroj” a secret, saying that we will know soon. Mr. Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, addressed the development regarding the appointment of a new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture. This move comes after reports surfaced that Mr. Prayoon

Maris Sengiampong Addresses Thai-Cambodian Border Situation and US Naval Base Request

Bangkok: “Maris” has not seen the US document requesting the use of the Phang Nga naval base. “Maris” reveals the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border is still the same, preparing to send a letter to the JBC meeting this September, confirming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not respond on social media, emphasizing communication through official channels, stating that

Prasert Urges Bhumjaithai to Avoid Slanderous Rhetoric Amid Sisaket By-Election

Bangkok: “Prasert” has urged the Bhumjaithai Party to steer clear of slanderous speeches, as the by-election in Sisaket Province gains momentum. He expressed confidence in winning the constituency back for his party, Pheu Thai, by fostering understanding among the electorate regarding border issues. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantarawongthong

Prasert Calls for Patience as Ethics Committee Investigation Looms Over Audio Clip Issue

Bangkok: “Prasert” has urged patience as discussions continue regarding the establishment of an ethics committee by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the audio clip issue. This development follows his suggestion to “Phumtham-Paethongtarn” to consider requesting an extension for submitting a statement to the Constitutional Court. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy

Jakrapop Apologizes to Jirayu Over Government Spokesman Confusion

Bangkok: “Jakrapop” has publicly apologized to “Jirayu” over a misunderstanding regarding the government spokesman position, stating he was under the impression that the arrangement was finalized. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jakrapob Penkair, the former Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, expressed his regrets through a Facebook post directed at Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, the current government spokesman. Jakrapob clarified

Paethongtarn Declines to Address Thai Literature Concerns with UNESCO

Bangkok: Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, attended a Cabinet meeting today, but refrained from addressing questions regarding the registration of Thai literature by Cambodia with UNESCO. When approached by the media for comments on the issue, Ms. Paethongtarn chose not to respond and proceeded directly to Building 1 to participate in the meeting. According to Thai