Bangkok: Senator Alongkot has publicly questioned the authority of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) regarding the ongoing collusion case involving the Senate. He insists that the Senate holds more power than the DSI and challenges the agency to issue an arrest warrant if they dare, emphasizing that there is currently no law prohibiting bringing notes into voting booths. According

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra convened a meeting with Pheu Thai Party ministers at the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, to discuss the ongoing unrest in the southern border provinces. This meeting took place before the scheduled cabinet meeting and included key cabinet figures such as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has expressed regret over the ongoing violence affecting both Thai Buddhists and Muslims in the southern border provinces. He has confirmed his willingness to engage in negotiations, provided that the state’s unity remains intact and violence is not threatened. In response to recent threats by insurgents, Phumtham has ordered an

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Council of State has urged patience regarding the accusations against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, concerning his alleged involvement as a director and shareholder in a company. Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphun, the Secretary-General, emphasized that the law must be adhered to strictly and highlighted that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is

Bangkok: People are closely observing as the Prime Minister leads a meeting with the National Energy Policy Council to discuss halting the purchase of renewable electricity. Supachai Chaisaj, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, is particularly focused on whether the government will reduce electricity prices again according to previous campaign plans and urges a stop to the problematic renewable

Amnat Charoen: Amnat Charoen Governor secretly wrote a letter to DSI claiming to be threatening a former candidate in the Senate collusion case. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Narong Thepsena, Governor of Amnat Charoen Province, penned a confidential and urgent letter to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. The letter, marked No. Aj 0018.2/3 and dated May

Bangkok: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has raised concerns regarding the media reports about the suspension of two doctors on the 14th floor by the Medical Council. Somsak clarified that the Medical Council has not yet convened, and the information circulating is speculative. He emphasized his inability to influence decisions, highlighting that the council is composed of qualified individuals. According

Bangkok: Pichai has not yet approved collecting VAT for businesses with income below 1.8 million baht. The entire system needs to be reviewed. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira spoke about the idea of improving the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by requiring businesses with incomes of less than 1.8 million baht per year but more than