Internal Affairs

Ruangkrai Petitions NACC to Probe Ko Kaew Pikulthong’s Sudden Asset Increase

Bangkok: ‘Ruangkrai’ has formally requested the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the substantial increase in assets of Mr. Ko Kaew Pikulthong. The assets were reported to have increased from 74 million baht on August 2, 2011, to 153 million baht by August 7, 2014. This petition raises questions about whether this increase constitutes unusual wealth. According to Thai News

Senate President Confirms Parliament is Safe, Ready to Meet Tomorrow

Bangkok: Senate President confirms parliament is safe, ready to meet tomorrow after practicing a virtual reality exercise to ensure that in case of a disaster, it can be moved both on land and water. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, President of the Senate, led senators, including Mr. Noppadol Inna, Mr. Chananarong Phunrungroj, Mr. Chip Jitniyom, Senators, and

Earthquake Aftermath: Thai Authorities Mobilize Massive Relief Efforts Across Several Provinces

Bangkok: The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM) has announced significant progress in relief efforts following the recent earthquake that struck Thailand on March 28. The tremor, which affected 63 provinces including Bangkok, has prompted an urgent response to assess and address the damage caused. According to Thai News Agency, the earthquake resulted in 177 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from

Earthquake Aftermath: Thai Authorities Mobilize Massive Relief Efforts Across Several Provinces

Bangkok: The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM) has announced significant progress in relief efforts following the recent earthquake that struck Thailand on March 28. The tremor, which affected 63 provinces including Bangkok, has prompted an urgent response to assess and address the damage caused. According to Thai News Agency, the earthquake resulted in 177 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from

Burma Sends Multidisciplinary Team to Provide Earthquake Relief

Khon Kaen: Burma has mobilized a multidisciplinary team to extend relief to families affected by the recent earthquake, as part of an initiative led by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security, spearheaded a workshop in Khon Kaen Province designed to improve disaster

“Narumon” Confirms Earthquake Will Not Affect Dam

Bangkok: “Narumon” confirmed that the earthquake did not affect the dam after receiving a report from the Royal Irrigation Department about the results of the dam inspection. It was found that the earthquake vibration measurements were lower than the design standards of the Royal Irrigation Department and ICOLD is stable and strong. She asked the people living downstream of the

PM Receives Report of Emergency ASEAN Meeting on Earthquake in Myanmar-Thailand

Bangkok: The Prime Minister revealed that she had received a report of the emergency ASEAN meeting on the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, thanking Malaysia for organizing the meeting and ASEAN member states for giving encouragement and support to Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, posted that she had received a report from the Minister

PM Receives Report of Emergency ASEAN Meeting on Earthquake in Myanmar-Thailand

Bangkok: The Prime Minister revealed that she had received a report of the emergency ASEAN meeting on the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, thanking Malaysia for organizing the meeting and ASEAN member states for giving encouragement and support to Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, posted that she had received a report from the Minister