Internal Affairs

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Response to Trump’s Tax Hike

Bangkok: Opposition leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut has criticized the Thai government’s delayed response to the United States’ recent tax hike, urging the governing authorities to enhance their negotiation strategies. According to Thai News Agency, Nattapong, who leads the Prachachon Party and serves as the leader of the opposition in Thailand’s House of Representatives, highlighted the inadequacy of Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s

PM Holds War Room Meeting to Address US Import Tariffs

Bangkok: The Prime Minister held a war room meeting to deal with the US import tax, setting the framework for negotiations to “reduce customs duties – open new markets,” indicating that it must be done carefully for the benefit of the country because many countries missed out after negotiations failed to yield results, stating that the negotiation guidelines will be

Democrat Party Celebrates 79th Anniversary with Inter-Party Congratulatory Messages

Bangkok: The Democrat Party marked its 79th anniversary with a vibrant celebration, attended by core leaders of the Bhumjaithai Party, Chartthaipattana Party, and RTSP Party, who extended their congratulations on the occasion. The event featured a three-religion ceremony led by Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, party leader and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, who emphasized adherence to the principles and ideology

Prime Minister Pays Homage at Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day Ceremony

Bangkok: The Prime Minister laid a wreath of flowers to pay homage on the occasion of the Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day. The ceremony took place at the Royal Monument located at Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge, commemorating King Rama I Day and the Memorial Day of the Chakri Dynasty, B.E. 2568. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister,

Public Applauds Government’s E-Cigarette Crackdown Efforts

Bangkok: “Jiraporn” reveals that the public is most satisfied with the work on cracking down on e-cigarettes. Jiraporn reveals that the people voted to suppress e-cigarettes as the most satisfactory result for March 2015, emphasizing that the government will continue to suppress them and is ready to report clues via the government’s app. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jiraporn

Army Prepares to Facilitate During Songkran Festival Amid Concerns Over Uighur Repatriation

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, announced that the army is gearing up to assist citizens during the Songkran Festival, highlighting ongoing safety measures by military and police forces. This comes in response to public concerns surrounding the repatriation of Uighurs to China. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham elaborated on the army’s efforts to

Phumtham Urges Swift Action for Building Collapse Survivors and Victims’ Families

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has called for expedited assistance for survivors and the prompt return of the deceased’s bodies to their families following the collapse of the new Office of the Auditor General building. He emphasized that these actions are crucial ahead of the upcoming meeting to investigate the cause of the collapse.

Government Seizes Over 18,000 Cases of Illegal Goods in 2025 Crackdown

Bangkok: The government has significantly cracked down on illegal goods in the first half of the fiscal year 2025, seizing over 18,000 cases and imposing fines exceeding 2.7 billion baht. Illegal liquor has emerged as the most frequently confiscated item. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, highlighted the Excise Department’s report detailing the suppression of