Internal Affairs

Increase in Chinese-Funded Companies Raises Concerns Over Nominee Practices in Thailand

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

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

Supanart Seeks Extension for Earthquake Compensation Requests Amid Concerns Over Inadequate Payouts

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

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

Ombudsman Marks 25 Years with Focus on Proactive Work Efficiency and Public Service

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

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

Increase in Chinese-Funded Companies Raises Concerns Over Nominee Practices in Thailand

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

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