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Prime Minister Holds Private Meeting with Key Officials Upon Return to Thailand

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra returned to Thailand after an official visit to Cambodia, arriving at the Military Airport 2, Wing 6, at 3:20 p.m., an hour ahead of schedule. The Prime Minister promptly engaged in a closed-door meeting with Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, and Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, the National Police Chief, which lasted

DSI Unveils Details of Illegal Pork Import Case Involving 30 Suspects, Including Chinese-Thai Investors and Civil Servants

Bangkok: DSI explains in detail the progress of the illegal pork import case, finding 30 suspects: “Chinese-Thai investors-government officials”, sending them to the NACC to take action against the officials involved. Mr. Sombun Muangklam, Advisor to the Minister of Justice, along with top officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), announced the details of the illegal importation of animal

Phumtham Approves Additional Budget for Flood and Landslide Compensation

Bangkok: “Phumtham” meets with the National Reform Council, approves additional flood and landslide compensation, and prepares to increase the budget for sand and mud extraction, to be submitted to the Cabinet on April 29. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired the 3rd/2025 meeting of the Flood, Storm and Landslide Relief

Sirikanlaya Open to Coalition Changes Amid Political Uncertainty

Bangkok: Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Deputy Leader of the Prachachon Party and MP for the party list, has expressed readiness to accept changes in the political coalition should the Bhumjaithai Party be excluded. She noted that the government is currently struggling with internal coordination issues, and the opposition plans not to obstruct its efforts unnecessarily, focusing instead on constructive oversight. According

Election Commission’s Roadshow Urges Nakhon Si Thammarat Residents to Vote

Nakhon Si Thammarat: The Election Commission organized a roadshow titled “No Buying Rights, No Selling Votes” to encourage residents of Nakhon Si Thammarat to participate in the by-election for a Member of Parliament (MP) in Constituency 8. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Witthaya Khiawrot, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, led the opening ceremony of the roadshow activity

Sirikanya Urges Government to Revise Budget Plans Instead of Borrowing

Bangkok: Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Deputy Leader of the Prachachon Party and MP for the party list, has advised the government to reconsider its financial strategy by adjusting and reallocating the budgets for 2015 and 2016, rather than proceeding with a plan to borrow 500 billion baht. She emphasized the necessity for a clear financial plan, expressing concerns about the potential

Thailand Awaits Confirmation on US Tariff Negotiation Dates Amid Political Concerns

Bangkok: “Sirikanlaya” remains confident that Thailand has not yet received confirmation of the date for the US tariff negotiations, as stated in recent discussions. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, an MP for the party list and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, expressed concerns during an interview about the ongoing delay in setting a date for tariff

Economic Development Committee Calls for Revision of Earthquake Relief Budget

Bangkok: The Economic Development Committee has urged Bangkok and local governments to propose revisions to the central budget allocated for earthquake relief, following public outcry over the insufficient and unreasonable compensation amounts. According to Thai News Agency, the Comptroller General’s Department is set to amend compensation regulations for future incidents, with a proposed maximum compensation of 80,000 baht. Mr. Suphanat