August 13, 2025

Bhumtham to Sue Academics Over Comments on Leg Amputation Incident

Bangkok: “Bhumtham,” identified as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Phumtham Wechayachai, has announced plans to take legal action against academics who allegedly made inflammatory remarks about a Thai soldier’s leg amputation. Phumtham emphasized the importance of words not causing division and expressed his determination to address such comments through legal means. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham

Paethongtarn Shinawatra Visits Parliament to Support MPs in Budget Bill Debate

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, visited Parliament to offer encouragement to Members of Parliament (MPs) as they engaged in discussions concerning the draft 2016 budget bill. Arriving at 12:25 PM, Ms. Paethongtarn, who is also the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, was seen smiling and greeting members of the media. According to Thai News

Prit Advocates for Agency Mergers to Streamline Civil Service System

Bangkok: “Prit” has suggested merging agencies to reduce redundancy within the civil service system. According to Thai News Agency, Prit emphasized that the 2016 budget fails to adequately prepare for the looming economic crisis. He proposed merging agencies to minimize duplication in the bureaucracy. Mr. Pris Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP for the People’s Party, spoke about the draft Budget Act

Election Commission of Thailand Accelerates Senate Collusion Case Investigation

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is accelerating its investigation into the alleged collusion among senators, dispelling reports of an eight-month delay. The ECT president clarified that the timeline being discussed was merely an explanation of legal procedures, anticipating an earlier resolution than initially expected. The ECT emphasized the importance of adhering to strict regulations without external pressures. According

‘Thanon Song Wat’ to Become a New Landmark in the Heart of the City

Bangkok: Thailand is a must-visit destination. “Thanon Song Wat” has become a new landmark in the heart of the city. The government and private sector are collaborating to enhance the area, attracting tourists with light and digital art. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Commerce, has collaborated

Wisut Confident in Smooth 2026 Budget Debate, Reaffirms Paethongtarn’s Position

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, President of the Pheu Thai Party and Chairman of the Government Coalition Coordination Committee, has expressed confidence that the House will successfully debate the 2026 budget’s second and third readings without any failures. He reiterated that Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra will not resign, emphasizing that the Pheu Thai Party has full support and will remain undeterred. According

Thailand Receives Five Major Drug Offenders from Laos

Thailand: Thailand received five suspects from Laos involved in major drug cases under the government’s “NO drug NO Dealer” policy. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson, revealed that in line with the government’s drug prevention and suppression policy, the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and security agencies have been cracking down on transnational crimes. This is in line with the cooperation between

Royal Thai Army Urgently Seeks Public Donations for Concertina Wire to Enhance Border Security

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has clarified its recent call for public donations of barbed wire, citing an urgent need to bolster security and prevent illegal border crossings by Cambodian soldiers. Despite having adequate funds, the army faces delays in the procurement process which could take up to a month. According to Thai News Agency, Army spokesperson Major General Winthai