Internal Affairs

PM Stresses Vigilance on US Tariff Policy Before Thailand’s Negotiation Plans

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

DSI to Summon 40 Engineers in Auditor General Building Collapse Investigation

Bangkok: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is set to issue summonses for 40 engineers to be questioned regarding the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building. The investigation has revealed that construction plans for the building were amended nine times, and the DSI is preparing to begin questioning these engineers starting April 28. This move is part

Ombudsman Reflects on 25 Years of Service, Plans Digital Transformation

Bangkok: The Ombudsman has expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of 25 years of operations, maintaining public approval and preparing to modernize its procedures for the digital era to manage the rising number of complaints annually. Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, President of the Ombudsman, discussed the achievements and future goals during an interview marking the organization’s 25th anniversary. According to Thai News

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

Justice Minister Pushes for Comprehensive Strategy to Address Drug Issues

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

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

PM Stresses Vigilance on US Tariff Policy Before Thailand’s Negotiation Plans

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

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