Internal Affairs

PM Addresses Delay in Trump Tariff Talks, Highlights Key Issues Needing Review

Bangkok: The Prime Minister elaborated on the reasons for delaying the negotiations on tariffs with the United States, emphasizing the need to review critical matters. The Prime Minister stated that despite Thailand’s smaller size, the negotiations should result in a win-win outcome for both nations and assured that a balance between the two superpowers is essential. The Prime Minister also

Army Commander Leads Funeral Rites for Colonel Phikharat in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai: The Army Commander presided over the funeral rites of Lt. Col. Phikharat Suriya and provided financial assistance to support the bereaved family. According to Thai News Agency, on the evening of April 21, 2015, General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and Director of the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Project Coordination Center, led the second night

Prime Minister of Thailand to Visit Cambodia for Diplomatic Milestone

Bangkok: The Prime Minister is preparing to visit the Kingdom of Cambodia. The visit marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Cambodia and aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Government Television Station reported that the Prime Minister’s visit is officially scheduled to promote collaboration

PM Postpones US Talks as Cabinet Focuses on Infrastructure and Drought Measures

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand has confirmed the delay of planned discussions with the United States, initially set for April 23. This postponement was acknowledged during a Cabinet meeting that also focused on significant financial and environmental proposals. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra announced the rescheduling of talks with the US, promising further details post-Cabinet

‘Big Pom’ Shakes His Head, Refuses to Join ‘Ung Ing’ Government Again

Bangkok: ‘Big Pom’ shakes his head, denying any plans to rejoin the government with ‘Ung Ing’, as ‘Paiboon’ dismisses rumors as fake news spread for personal advantage. According to Thai News Agency, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, addressed the speculation regarding the party’s potential inclusion in the government, replacing the Bhumjaithai Party. When questioned about the

Supamas Orders Investigation into University Issuing Student Visas to Chinese Engineers

Bangkok: Supamas Isaraphakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, has initiated an investigation into allegations concerning a private university issuing student visas to Chinese engineers. These individuals allegedly entered the country under the guise of students to work illegally on the construction of the new Office of the Auditor General building. According to Thai News Agency, the issue

Ministry of Higher Education to Crack Down on Illegal Work by Foreign Students

Bangkok: “Supamas” reveals that the Ministry of Higher Education is preparing to discuss and strictly inspect foreign students who use study visas to work illegally. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Higher Education is set to meet with the Immigration Bureau on April 23 to establish stringent guidelines for inspecting foreign students using study visas to work illegally

Anutin Dismisses Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors, Echoes Prime Minister’s Sentiment on Impermanence

Bangkok: “Anutin” entered Government House after the Prime Minister called for a budget disbursement discussion, confirming there was no sign of a cabinet reshuffle, and did not want to answer the rumors, reciting a poem in response to the Prime Minister saying “Everything in the world is impermanent.” According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and