Internal Affairs

Pilot Prison Opens to Separate Under-Trial and Convicted Inmates

Bangkok: In a significant development aimed at enhancing the treatment of prisoners and aligning with international human rights standards, the Department of Corrections has launched a pilot prison to distinctly separate inmates under trial from those already convicted. The initiative was inaugurated with a ceremony led by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, and attended by key officials including

Constitutional Court Accepts Interpretation of Parliament’s Authority in Drafting Constitutional Amendments, Orders Clarification Within 15 Days

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has accepted the interpretation of the parliament’s authority to propose a draft amendment to the constitution, mandating an explanation within 15 days. According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court unanimously decided not to accept the petition filed by the President of the National Assembly. The petition was initially submitted for the court’s consideration and judgment

Objection to the Entertainment Complex Draft, Pointing Out That It Contradicts All Religious Principles

Bangkok: The Buddhist Peace Protection Organization submitted an objection to the Entertainment Complex Act draft, pointing out that it conflicts with the teachings of all religions. They asked the parliament to remove Wan Nor from office, viewing it as a serious violation of the ethics of those holding political positions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jess Anukunphokarat, Commander of

Foreign Minister Reveals Awaiting Date for US Negotiations

Bangkok: Minister of Foreign Affairs reveals waiting for negotiation date, confirms Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays an important role in coordinating with US agencies to successfully open negotiations, emphasizes that the government will not be complacent. Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the readiness to deal with the tariff measures of President Donald Trump of the United States,

Prasert Aims for Public Understanding Before Advancing Entertainment Complex Law

Bangkok: “Prasert” stated that he will proceed with making the public understand before pushing the Entertainment Complex Act into the next parliament session, confirming that the Pheu Thai Party leaders are not worried. Mr. Prasert Jantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, as a core leader of the Pheu Thai Party, spoke about the case of

“Jurind” Warns Government of Potential US Tariff Hike Impact on Thai Exports

Bangkok: “Jurind” warns the government not to be complacent. Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Democrat Party-list MP, discussed in the House of Representatives about the announcement of the United States signing an executive order to set retaliatory tariffs and stated that this action is to set import tariffs to the United States from trading partners to be equal to those charged by

Pilot Prison Opens to Separate Under-Trial and Convicted Inmates

Bangkok: In a significant development aimed at enhancing the treatment of prisoners and aligning with international human rights standards, the Department of Corrections has launched a pilot prison to distinctly separate inmates under trial from those already convicted. The initiative was inaugurated with a ceremony led by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, and attended by key officials including