April 20, 2026

Senate Confirms Appointment of Suchin Chaiyachumsak as Ombudsman

Bangkok: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Suchin Chaiyachumsak, the former governor of Nonthaburi, as the Ombudsman. In the 8th Senate meeting, chaired by General Krieng Srirak, the focus was on the second urgent agenda item: approving the …

Prime Minister Dodges Media Questions on PM2.5 Dust Issue

Bangkok: The Prime Minister remained silent and avoided answering media questions regarding the PM2.5 dust issue, opting instead to make a zipping motion across his lips and stating, “Let me go to Chiang Mai first.” This occurred as Prime Minister and…

Prime Minister Outlines 2027 Budget Policy Amid Global Volatility

Nonthaburi: The Prime Minister delivered policy guidelines for the 2027 budget, noting global volatility and emphasizing the need to use the budget “targeted and precise.” The policy was outlined during a seminar held at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Ch…