August 23, 2025

Thailand to Host Critical ASEAN Meeting Focused on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication in December

Bangkok: Bhumtham revealed for the first time that the Ministry of Interior will lead Thailand’s team to host the 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication and other meetings, scheduled for December 8-12 in Bangkok. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, provided insights into the ASEAN cooperation framework

Statue of King Rama VII to Grace Parliament Building

Bangkok: A new “statue of King Rama VII” was installed at the Parliament building. It is four times larger than the real King and 7.7 meters tall. Wan Nor expects completion in May 2026 and is preparing to discuss with the National Legislative Assembly about organizing the royal opening ceremony. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha,

Pheu Thai Party Anticipates Positive Outcome in Prime Minister’s Audio Clip Case

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party is confident of receiving favorable news on August 29th concerning the “Prime Minister’s audio clip case,” with no contingency plans in place as the party believes in the pure intentions of Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra. The party denies any intentions of resignation or dissolving Parliament, attributing frequent parliamentary collapses to MPs attending committee meetings and asserting

Wan Nor Advises House to Refrain from Preparations for Prime Minister’s Audio Clip Verdict

Bangkok: Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, has firmly stated that the House does not need to prepare for the impending ruling by the Constitutional Court concerning the Prime Minister’s audio clip case slated for August 29. He emphasized that the decision is a constitutional matter, and speculating on the

Army Commander Inspects Phu Makhuea Base and Commends Troops’ Dedication

Phu makhuea: The Army Commander inspected the Phu Makhuea Operations Base and emphasized that personnel are working to their full potential, based on safety. According to Thai News Agency, on August 23, 2015, General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army (C-in-C), in his capacity as Commander of the Royal Thai Army Operations Center (RTAOC), along with Lt. Gen.

Pressure-Condemnation Yields Results: Cambodia Relaxes Stance, Yet Maintains Mine-Laying Stance

Bangkok: The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs revealed the results of pressure and condemnation, with Cambodia showing a more relaxed and cooperative stance, but still refusing to lay mines. He explained that Thailand did not reject AOT observers but was concerned about Thai legal limitations, pointing out that IoT observers can still improve their efficiency. According to Thai News Agency,

Thai Army to Present Evidence of Cambodian Encroachments to IOT

Surin: The Royal Thai Army is preparing to submit evidence to the International Organization for Treaty (IOT) regarding Cambodian encroachment, ambush, and mine laying. Cambodian soldiers were found violating sovereignty, lying in ambush, and laying landmines. The Royal Thai Army clearly stated that the ceasefire agreement was violated again and is preparing to report the evidence to the IOT committee.