Bangkok: Jirayu Huangsap, former chairman of the House Committee on Judicial Affairs, has called for a stringent examination of ministerial qualifications, warning against what he terms as “fermented bean curd” appointments. He emphasized the need for the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) to conduct thorough inspections of all 14 agencies, mirroring the practices of the previous government,

Kanchanaburi: No escape! Soldiers, police, and government officials deployed in a tight force to intercept a van carrying 115 illegal migrant workers. Maj. Gen. Atsawut Panyarachun, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and Commander of the Surasee Task Force, in collaboration with the Governor of Kanchanaburi Province, revealed that he had been informed by local intelligence operations that there would

Bangkok: Pol. Lt. Gen. Arun has taken on the role of acting secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) following the resignation of Mr. Saroj Phuengramphan. Saroj’s departure from the position is effective October 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the NACC has issued a document explaining the transition in leadership, confirming Saroj’s resignation from government service. The commission

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 6.60 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended this morning at 1,306.38 points, marking an increase of 6.60 points, which equates to a rise of 0.51%. The trading value was approximately 25.823 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index maintained its position in positive territory throughout the morning trading

Bangkok: Senator Pisit has emphasized the importance of holding a referendum before parliament can consider drafting a new constitution. He stated his readiness to support the proposal if it aligns with public interest but withheld indirect comments on the formula for the Constituent Assembly, suggesting it should be formally proposed first. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phisit Apiwattanapong, a

Bangkok: The Prime Minister announced that the Cabinet list is set to be submitted for royal endorsement today. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed his intention to proceed with the submission as he addressed reporters who gathered to seek updates on the matter. According to Thai News Agency, at 2:15 PM, Prime Minister Anutin was seen leaving the Cabinet Secretariat. When

Bangkok: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul paid homage to the city’s sacred sites, visiting the City Pillar Shrine and Wat Phra Kaew, before submitting the cabinet list for royal endorsement. He announced the completion of his mission as “Big Lek,” the prospective Defense Minister, awaited his arrival but experienced a minor mishap on the stairs. Anutin arrived at the City Pillar

Bangkok: “Banyat” is pleased that the Democrat Party is still in the public’s interest. Banyat said Abhisit had an advantage in returning to revive the Democrat Party. He expressed satisfaction that the party remained in the public’s attention and was being talked about after Chalermchai resigned as party leader. He also praised his spirit in resigning to preserve his health.