Internal Affairs

Chulaphan Aims for Entertainment Complex Act to Reach Parliament Before Session Ends

Bangkok: “Chulaphan” is hopeful that the Entertainment Complex Act will be presented for its first reading in the parliament before the current session concludes. He acknowledges that the 50 million baht requirement for Thais to participate in casinos is excessively high and anticipates further discussion on the matter in the parliamentary setting. He emphasized that this is a strategy to

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Teases Media at Quiet Cabinet Meeting

Bangkok: The Prime Minister held a cabinet meeting and teased the media that today seemed quiet. Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, wearing a blue Thai silk dress, chaired the meeting and walked alongside ministers from the Thai Khu Fah Building. She greeted the media with a smile and remarked that the day appeared to be quiet, engaging in a light-hearted exchange

Krit Silpachai Claims Cobra Vote Allegations Are Genuine, Not Fabricated

Chiang Mai: “Krit” insists that the Line chat about buying a cobra was not a fiction. “Krit” fights with Chiang Mai, responds to the name “Thai Sangsan” as a party that wants to suck, but insists that the Line chat about buying the cobra is not a self-made story. There is a sensation, showing the phone number of a gas

Cabinet Approves Draft of Entertainment Business Act with Casino Limitations

Bangkok: The Cabinet has given its approval to the draft of the Entertainment Business Act, with a particular focus on ensuring that casinos do not exceed 10% of the total entertainment complex. Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that the draft, proposed by the Council of State, will now be forwarded to the House of Representatives

Prasert Counters Allegations of Vote Buying Amid No-Confidence Motion

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has refuted claims made by People’s Party MPs regarding the need to purchase additional votes, or “cobras,” to secure the government’s position. He emphasized the substantial support from over 300 government votes, dismissing any necessity for further political maneuvering. According to Thai News Agency, Prasert addressed concerns

Wirote Calls for Fact-Checking Before Allegations of MP Purchase in Rayong Scandal

Bangkok: Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has called for a thorough investigation into claims surrounding Mr. Krit Silpachai, a Rayong MP from the Prachachon Party. The controversy began when allegations emerged that Mr. Krit was approached with an offer of 25 million baht to act as a ‘cobra’ and vote in favor

Study Highlights Impact of Uighur Repatriation on Thailand-EU FTA Negotiations

Bangkok: A recent discussion held by the Committee on Economic Development has sparked a detailed examination of the potential impact that the repatriation of Uighurs to China might have on the ongoing negotiations for the Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The talks, which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, aim to understand the implications of

Anutin Approves 9 Billion Baht Development Plan for 17 Provinces

Bangkok: “Anutin” sits at the head of the table in the integration meeting of the Central Region Provincial Group, approves the development plan for 17 provinces, budget of 9 billion, urges provinces and provincial groups to drive all projects to be transparent, correct and explainable. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and