Internal Affairs

Royal Thai Army Mobilizes to Combat Flooding in Mae Sai

Mae Sai: The Royal Thai Army has swiftly responded to severe flooding in the Mae Sai District of Chiang Rai Province by deploying military engineers to strategically place Big Bags to prevent water from inundating residential areas. According to Thai News Agency, the flooding, caused by persistent heavy rain in upstream Myanmar, has rapidly impacted the Tham Pha Chom community,

Somsak Advocates for Herbal Medicine Use in Hospitals Amid Concerns

Bangkok: Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, has addressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Public Health’s recent guidelines urging hospitals to consider using herbal medicines as an alternative to modern medicine. The initiative, aimed at promoting Thai traditional wisdom, has sparked apprehension among many healthcare facilities. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somsak clarified that the policy involves the use

‘Phumtham’ Sails Mekong River to Inspect Drug Trafficking Routes

Bangkok: ‘Phumtham’ sails the Mekong River, checking the coordinates of drug trafficking routes from neighboring countries, emphasizing that intelligence work is key. The Prime Minister has approved the use of the central budget to purchase special equipment to accelerate drug suppression efforts. The Commander of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau revealed that the fee for transporting drugs across the Mekong River

Chulaphan Pushes for Understanding of Entertainment Complex Plans

Bangkok: “Chulaphan,” Deputy Minister of Finance, announced efforts to advance public understanding of the entertainment complex initiative, focusing on tourism and infrastructure investment rather than casinos. He highlighted the readiness of the House of Representatives to review the related legislation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, discussed the ongoing deliberations on the draft of

Economic Development Committee Schedules May 1st Investigation into Prime Minister’s PN Ticket Issue

Bangkok: The Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Mr. Sitthiphon Wibulthanakul, has marked May 1st as the date to delve into the PN ticket issue involving the Prime Minister. The investigation will seek input from the Revenue Department and the State Audit Office, with the possibility of exploring tax evasion aspects still under consideration. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

Thirat Encourages OTOP Entrepreneurs in Nakhon Phanom to Aim for International Standards

Nakhon Phanom: “Thirat” recently took a trip to Nakhon Phanom to engage with OTOP entrepreneurs and elderly groups, reinforcing the need for product development to meet international standards. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Teerarat Samretwanich, Deputy Minister of Interior, along with Mr. Sayam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Community Development Department, visited Nakhon Phanom Province. The visit aimed to support

‘Phumtham’ Confirms Immediate Military Response to Mae Sai Flood Relief

Chiang Rai: ‘Phumtham’ confirms that military units immediately went to the Mae Sai flood relief area when the incident occurred. As for the solution, all affected and participating countries must see the same problem and it cannot be resolved in a single discussion. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, discussed the

Suchart Confident in Pirapan’s Legal Acumen Amid Company Shareholding Accusation

Bangkok: “Suchart” believes “Pirapan” is skilled in law and can adequately explain himself concerning accusations of holding shares in a private company. He remains unfazed about potential impacts on the party, asserting that there are many competent individuals within their ranks. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce, addressed the situation involving Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga,