July 21, 2025

Prachachon Party Targets Reduction in Three Key Budgets to Avoid Extravagance

Bangkok: “Ice Cream” is aiming to cut three specific budgets, stressing the need to eliminate extravagance even in the absence of corruption. The focus is on reducing budgets related to increasing teachers’ workloads, parliamentary expenses, and executive training courses, due to concerns over potential risks of a “patronage system.” According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, MP for the

Paethongtarn Discusses Cultural Tourism Enhancement at Phitsanulok House

Phitsanulok: “Paethongtarn” entered Phitsanulok House to discuss with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to upgrade cultural tourism before attending the announcement of the tourism direction for 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, traveled to Phitsanulok House at 2:00 p.m. to discuss cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of

Senate Rejects Motion to Delay Election of Election Commission and Constitutional Court Judges

Bangkok: The Senate has voted against a proposal to postpone the election of judges to the Election Commission and the Constitutional Court following a two-hour secret meeting. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, President of the Senate, saw a proposal by Senator Thewarit Maneechai to delay the selection process until a verdict is reached in a collusion case concerning

Army to Invite International Representatives for Briefing on Cambodia’s Mine Deployment

Bangkok: The army is set to invite assistant military attach©s and representatives from multiple countries to provide explanations regarding Cambodia’s recent mine deployment. This move aims to inform these representatives about the situation and to implement measures ensuring the safety of tourists visiting Ta Muen Thom Temple. In response, volunteers and female rangers will be deployed to enhance visitor safety.

Cambodian Claims on Thai Alphabet Prompt Historical Clarification

Bangkok: In response to claims by some Cambodians regarding the origins of the “Thai alphabet,” Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, has advised those involved to examine historical facts. He suggested that Cambodians who organized the campaign claiming the Thai script originated from the Khmer alphabet should instead direct their claims to the ancient “Pallava” people. According

Government Denies Single Bidder Claim for Economic Stimulus Projects

Bangkok: The government has refuted claims that government projects funded by the economic stimulus budget have only one bidder. This follows the Comptroller General’s Department’s assurance that all government agencies are required to adhere to established regulations and laws. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, disclosed that a report from the

Thailand Files Protest Against Cambodian Sovereignty Violation

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a formal protest against Cambodia, citing a violation of Thai sovereignty that resulted in injuries to three Thai soldiers. The ministry plans to address this issue with the Cambodian ambassador and Foreign Minister, engage in discussions with senior leaders, and reaffirm Thailand’s stance on the matter during the United Nations meeting in

Thaksin’s Presence at MPs’ Dinner Not Seen as Dominating, Says Wisut

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, chairman of the Coordinating Committee (Whip) of the coalition parties and chairman of the Pheu Thai Party, has addressed concerns about Thaksin Shinawatra’s participation in a dinner with government MPs. Wisut emphasized that Thaksin’s presence was not an act of domination, as no orders were given but rather experiences were shared to foster closeness among the MPs.