Bangkok: ‘Phumtham’ is awaiting clarity on whether to purchase more US military equipment or not. Phumtham stated that any decision on purchasing additional US military equipment must be made after the Thai team negotiates, with national interests in mind and without affecting the reform plan. He confirmed Thailand cannot accept the loan conditions for purchasing F-16 aircraft at this time.

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has addressed the controversy surrounding Chaichanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, stating that the issue is a personal matter and not subject to further penalties. Anutin affirmed his commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s policy as part of the coalition party. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin discussed the

Bangkok: The inspector is preparing to send a letter to the relevant persons to clarify after the NHRC petitioned the court to revoke the prison regulations, specifically the procedure for allowing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to stay on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital. The request challenges the validity of the Corrections Department’s procedures, citing potential human

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, clarified recent speculations surrounding a potential cabinet reshuffle. He emphasized that the Prime Minister has not discussed any such changes and expressed satisfaction with the current cabinet’s performance, specifically noting the Minister of Defense’s role. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham addressed the findings of a survey conducted

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai has indicated that relations between Thailand and Cambodia are currently without issues, as Thailand prepares to host the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting with Cambodia in May. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham, who is actively involved in diplomatic preparations, noted that the Prime Minister’s upcoming trip to Cambodia is in response to an invitation

Bangkok: Senator Dr. Premsak Pirayura has raised concerns about the Senate Casino Committee, highlighting potential issues of budget waste and political maneuvering. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Premsak expressed skepticism over the committee’s purpose and the lengthy six-month consideration period. He suggested that the committee might be more focused on political negotiations rather than effective legislation. Dr. Premsak voiced

Bangkok: “Somkid” accepts the Nida Poll results, advocating for changes within the Ministry of Commerce to align with the sentiments of Pheu Thai Party members regarding low crop prices. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs and a member of the Pheu Thai Party, discussed the Nida Poll findings, which

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed rumors concerning a potential reshuffle of the “Minister of Interior 1-Bhumjaithai” chairs, emphasizing that any signals of a cabinet reshuffle have not been communicated to coalition party leaders. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin expressed confusion over the media’s portrayal of a potential reshuffle, asserting that Prime Minister