Internal Affairs

PM Arrives in Phnom Penh for Bilateral Trade Discussions and Agreement Signings

Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister has arrived in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, to hold bilateral discussions on trade issues, cross-border problem resolution, and witness the signing of seven important agreements and documents. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and spouse, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. She was accompanied by Mr. Suriya

Thailand to Test First Cell Broadcast Disaster Warning System in 2025

Bangkok: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and six other agencies have announced plans to test Thailand’s first Cell Broadcast disaster warning system on May 2, 7, and 13, 2025. This pioneering initiative seeks to bolster public confidence in the system ahead of its full deployment. According to Thai News Agency, the announcement was made by Mr. Phasakorn

Lae Dilokwittayarat Emphasizes Neutrality in Entertainment Committee’s Work

Bangkok: Lae Dilokwittayarat, a senator and a member of the Senate’s Special Committee on the Study of the Opening of Complete Entertainment Complexes, expressed confidence in maintaining neutrality by adhering to academic principles to avoid political accusations. In an interview before the committee’s first meeting, Lae refrained from commenting on whether the Entertainment Committee was established for political negotiation purposes.

Phumtham Outlines Strategic Principles for Army Weapons Procurement

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has articulated a strategic framework for the procurement of military weapons, emphasizing that acquisitions should not be made merely for appearances. He acknowledged the potential need to dissolve certain military units as part of broader army reforms, projecting that by 2037, significant progress in reducing the army’s size will

Parliamentary Cooperative Corruption Uncovered, No Impact on Members

Bangkok: “Wan Nor” has addressed the recent corruption scandal involving the Parliament Savings Cooperative, assuring members that the 14 million baht corruption case has not adversely affected their transactions. He noted that the swift identification of the perpetrators has allowed for immediate action and emphasized that those responsible will face the full extent of the law. According to Thai News

Private Sector Representatives Address State Audit Office Building Collapse Before Senate Committee

Bangkok: Three private sector companies presented their explanations to the Senate Committee on Independent Organizations regarding the collapse of the State Audit Office building. According to Thai News Agency, representatives from Meinhardt (Thailand), PKW Joint Venture, and Forum Architects attended the meeting chaired by Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatwarat Sangphet. The session was convened to investigate the circumstances leading to the

Government Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Foreign Workers

Bangkok: The government is ramping up its efforts to tackle the issue of foreign workers who are working illegally without proper permits. In 2015, a total of 2,575 foreign workers faced prosecution for such violations. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, shared that the Ministry of Labor has reported on their operations for the fiscal

Phumtham Refutes Visa Restrictions and Clarifies Stance on Thai-US Negotiations

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has denied any visa restrictions related to the Uighur repatriation to China, stating that he remains in Thailand to support the negotiation team with information if security issues arise. He also dismissed a proposal to borrow money to buy F-16 fighter jets. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham discussed