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Budget Bureau Confirms Continued Use of Digital Wallet Project for Economic Stimulus

Bangkok: Budget Bureau reports that the Prime Minister has disbursed investment budgets beyond the target of 72.93% from the target of 66% in the first quarter of this year. He confirmed that the 68 economic stimulus budget will still be used in the digital wallet project as before. The government has not ordered any adjustments. According to Thai News Agency,

PM Downplays Remarks on Impermanence, Addresses Thaksin’s Travel Restrictions

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has emphasized that her comments about everything in the world being impermanent hold no particular significance. She also addressed the situation regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s potential travel restrictions, noting that if the court does not permit his departure, he cannot leave the country. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister,

Thawee Reassures No Chinese Government Interference in Auditor General Building Collapse Case

Bangkok: “Thawee” is confident that the Chinese government cannot interfere in the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building. Thawee assures that the compensation of 120 million baht provided by a Chinese state-owned enterprise will not influence the ongoing legal proceedings. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice, addressed concerns regarding the

Prime Minister Meets UN Special Envoy to Discuss Road Safety Improvements

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

Phumtham Summons Security Officials to Revise Plan After Monk’s Shooting in Southern Thailand

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

Pichai Explains Decision to Postpone US Negotiations Amid Global Trade Changes

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

Foreign Engineers in Thailand Required to Obtain Special Engineering License

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Public Works has confirmed that foreign engineers must apply for a special engineering license to work legally in Thailand. This announcement comes amid rumors that some universities are allegedly providing student visas to Chinese workers to work on construction sites. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pongnara Yenying, Director-General of the Department of

Anutin Resigns Amidst Coalition Rift Rumors, Focuses on National Ceremony

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced his resignation from the cabinet amidst speculations of tensions within the coalition parties. The resignation follows circulating rumors about a cabinet reshuffle aimed at securing the ‘Minister of Interior’ position, which Anutin has refuted. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin arrived at the Ministry of Interior early in the