August 5, 2025

Bhumjaithai Party Supports All Candidates for 1st Vice Speaker Except Pheu Thai

Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party announced its support for all candidates vying for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, excluding those from the Pheu Thai Party. This decision comes ahead of the vote scheduled for August 7th, following the removal of Mr. Pichet Chuamuangphan by the Constitutional Court. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Nan Bunthida

Bhumjaithai Party Criticizes Government’s 1.65 Billion Baht Budget Allocation for EDM Events

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party has expressed disappointment with the government’s decision to allocate a 1.65 billion baht budget for Electronic Dance Music (EDM) events, questioning the relevance of such spending to Thai culture. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, a former MP for Sisaket Province, raised concerns about potential misuse of funds, suggesting that EDM music festivals do not align with traditional Thai cultural expressions

Siripong Criticizes Delayed Aid for Villagers Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Crisis

Bangkok: Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has voiced strong criticism against the Poker-Khao Kradong project, highlighting its lack of timely support for villagers affected by the ongoing crisis on the Thai-Cambodian border. He questioned the efficiency of the 500,000 baht budget allocation for the districts, expressing concerns over the slow disbursement of funds intended to aid those

Bhumjaithai Party Calls for Parliamentary Discussion on MOU 43-44 Cancellation

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party is advocating for the House of Representatives to deliberate on a motion concerning the cancellation of the MOU 43-44 and the establishment of a committee before suggesting that the government expedite a referendum. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Nan Bunthida Somchai, who serves as an MP for Ubon Ratchathani and is the spokesperson for the Bhumjaithai

Pheu Thai Appoints Chaiya as First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party has resolved to nominate Chaiya Promma as the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, assigning Wisut to clear the gap with Kla Tham. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Danupon Punnakanta, spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party and a party-list MP, announced after the weekly Pheu Thai MP meeting that MPs had been informed

Royal Thai Air Force to Sign Contract for Gripen Fighter Jets with Sweden

Bangkok: The Air Force Commander is set to sign a contract with Sweden to purchase Gripen fighter jets on August 25th. The Royal Thai Navy is also preparing to explain its plans for a submarine engine replacement and the approval of a frigate purchase project after the Cabinet’s recent endorsement of three major defense projects. According to Thai News Agency,

2nd Army Region Commander Visits Phu Makhuea, Urges Vigilance and Leads National Anthem

Sisaket: The 2nd Army Region Commander, Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, visited Phu Makhuea in Kantharalak District, emphasizing the importance of vigilance among troops and leading the singing of the Thai national anthem. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin, Commander of the 2nd Army Area, arrived at Task Force 1, Suranaree Force, at 5:00 PM on August 5, 2015.

Revealing the Potential of the Gripen, the New Claws of the Royal Thai Air Force

Bangkok: The outstanding features of the new Gripen fighter jets have been revealed, which the Royal Thai Air Force and Thailand are about to contract to purchase from Sweden. According to Thai News Agency, the Gripen fighter jets are set to significantly enhance the capabilities of the Royal Thai Air Force. The decision to acquire these jets underscores Thailand’s commitment