Internal Affairs

Phumtham Confirms No Cabinet Reshuffle Discussed by Prime Minister

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

Phumtham Highlights Smooth Thai-Cambodian Relations Ahead of Key Defense Meeting

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

Senator Premsak Criticizes Senate Casino Committee Over Concerns of Budget Waste

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

Somkid Acknowledges Public Demand for Commerce Minister Adjustment

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

Anutin Denies Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors Amidst Bhumjaithai Party Speculations

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

Prime Minister Yingluck Declines to Comment on Cabinet Reshuffle Survey

Bangkok: The Prime Minister declined to answer the survey results that he wanted to adjust the Cabinet. Prime Minister Yingluck did not answer the survey question about wanting to adjust the cabinet, saying that she would answer all at once tomorrow, before teasing “Prasert” that he had adjusted it for her because he mentioned the wrong position of “Chulphan” from

Phumtham Denies Political Interference in PM’s Son Default Case

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejchai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has firmly dismissed allegations of political interference in the case involving Mr. Smitthipat Leenawarat, son of Kritsada Leenawarat, the Mayor of Thanyaburi Subdistrict Municipality. The incident in question involved Smitthipat driving a luxury car and cutting off a pickup truck. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham, who is also a

PM Reiterates Thailand’s Role as a Partner for Sustainable Development in the Region

Bangkok: The Prime Minister delivered a statement at the opening ceremony of the 81st ESCAP meeting, proposing three concepts of cooperation, emphasizing Thailand’s role as a partner for sustainable development in the region. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, delivered a special speech at the opening ceremony of the 81st session of the United Nations Economic