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.

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

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

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

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

Bangkok: The Prime Minister discussed with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Road Safety to continue cooperation on safety. He is confident that this year Thailand will reduce the number of accidents well in the past several years. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, met with Mr. Jean Todt, the UN

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has called for an urgent meeting with key security officials to revise strategies for managing the southern region following the shooting death of a novice monk. The incident, which took place in Saba Yoi District, Songkhla Province, has raised concerns over targeted attacks on Buddhists in the area. According to

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has clarified the reasons for delaying negotiations with the United States concerning tariffs, attributing the decision to the rapidly evolving global trade landscape. He emphasized the importance of not rushing into discussions without thorough preparation and understanding of the current situation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichai explained