Bangkok: The Prime Minister emphasized that Thailand should closely monitor the US’s stance, collecting complete and comprehensive information for the benefit of Thailand before starting negotiations at the right time. He revealed that ASEAN agreed to join forces to create great bargaining power to cope with the Trump tariff wall and survive together. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn

Bangkok: The Minister of Justice highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the drug problem, focusing on rehabilitation and community development. Plans are underway to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior to assess the roles of village and sub-district headmen. Additionally, there is a push to amend laws to allow rehabilitated drug offenders to be employed as

Bangkok: People are urging the Prime Minister to cancel the purchase of clean energy electricity. The People’s Party has made an appeal to the Prime Minister to cancel the purchase of clean energy electricity rounds amounting to 5,200 and 3,600 megawatts. They have highlighted concerns over corruption, monopoly capital, and high electricity prices, and are prepared to utilize all legal

Bangkok: Supanart Meenchainan, a Member of Parliament for Bangkok from the Prachachon Party and Secretary of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Economic Development, has announced plans to request an additional one-month extension for submitting earthquake compensation requests. This move comes in response to public dissatisfaction over inadequate compensation payouts for earthquake damages. According to Thai News Agency, Supanart highlighted

Bangkok: Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Mr. Sitthipol Wibulthanakul, highlighted a significant rise in the establishment of Chinese-funded companies in Thailand, with more than 300 new companies founded in 2024 alone. These companies, involving a shareholding pattern where Thais hold 51% and Chinese hold 49%, have sparked concerns about the use of nominees to bypass legal restrictions. According to

Bangkok: The Ombudsman Office celebrated its 25th anniversary with an academic seminar aimed at enhancing proactive work efficiency and focusing on serving the public. Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, President of the Ombudsman, together with Mr. Songsak Saicheua, Ombudsman, and Pol. Lt. Col. Keerap Kritthiranon, Secretary-General of the Ombudsman Office, led the event. The seminar featured special lectures, discussion forums, legal consultation

Bangkok: “Phumtham” insists that cabinet reshuffle must listen to the Prime Minister, counters news of returning to control “Phra Nakhon”. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed rumors regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle that might see him reassume control of the Ministry of Commerce. He clarified that there is no current indication of such changes, underscoring

Bangkok: “Phumtham” admits that solving the southern unrest is not easy, it has been a long-standing issue. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, discussed the challenges associated with addressing the conflict in Thailand’s southern border provinces. The issue, which has persisted for many years, is a primary concern for both Thai and Malaysian leadership. According to