Internal Affairs

Initial Budget for Collapsed Building Compensation Set at 100,000 Baht

Bangkok: Initial compensation for the collapsed buildings will be managed within a budget of 100,000 baht, as confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has communicated these figures, maintaining that the budget remains unchanged while advising to utilize the existing budget first. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin Charnvirakul

Phumtham Vejjayachai Urges Strict Measures Against Abuse of Military Conscripts

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, reiterated the prohibition of physical harm and improper use of conscripts, such as using them to wash underwear, during his recent visit to the Signal Regiment at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters. He emphasized that conscripts should be treated like the commanders’ own children, and any incidents of abuse

Propose ‘Phra Prang Wat Arun’ to be Included in the World Heritage List

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the submission of the cultural heritage site “Phra Prang, Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Identity of Rattanakosin” to the preliminary list of the World Heritage Center. Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced this significant decision, highlighting the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting national cultural heritage. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet has resolved to

Entertainment Complex Act Faces Amendments at Committee Level, Says Somsak

Bangkok: “Somkid” points out that the Entertainment Complex Act can still be amended at the committee level. “Somsak” highlights that the Entertainment Complex Act has just passed its first reading. MPs can still make amendments at the committee level. It is an opportunity to build a city and have a law to take care of gambling ghosts. He hopes that

Opposition Leader Insists Thailand Remains Strong After Earthquake

Tashkent: The opposition leader gave a speech to young Thai parliamentarians on the world stage, confirming that Thailand is still strong from the earthquake and is ready to welcome everyone, emphasizing that it is ready to perform its duty to monitor the government so that workers are not abandoned. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, Leader of the

Anutin Reveals Coalition Decision to Delay Entertainment Venue Law Discussions Amid Economic Concerns

Bangkok: “Anutin” revealed that the leaders of the coalition parties unanimously voted to postpone the discussion of the entertainment venue law, indicating that the US tariff wall is more important. Waiting to discuss in the parliament tomorrow. From now on, they will accelerate the understanding of those with different opinions. As for the Bhumjaithai Party’s position, they only replied that

PM Vows Accountability in State Audit Office Building Collapse, Sets 90-Day Deadline for Investigation

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra has committed to holding accountable those responsible for the collapse of the State Audit Office building. She has tasked four engineering institutes and the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning to develop a model to understand the cause of the collapse within a 90-day timeframe. The Prime Minister emphasized taking decisive action

Cabinet Greenlights Measures to Boost Thailand’s Electric Vehicle Transition

Bangkok: The Cabinet has acknowledged the resolutions from the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee meeting and approved measures to support the transition to the electric vehicle industry as proposed by the National Automotive Policy Committee. This move is aimed at driving the transition of Thailand’s automotive industry towards electric vehicles. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government