Internal Affairs

Phumtham Urges Opposition to Tone Down Dramatics in Parliamentary Debates

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, has called upon the opposition to reduce their dramatic attitude during parliamentary debates. He suggested that opposition members should focus on presenting facts rather than engaging in theatrical behavior. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham commented on the behavior of Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, the opposition leader, who expressed

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

Cabinet Approves Stock Exchange Act and 2026 Budget to Boost Economic Stability

Bangkok: The Prime Minister announced that the Cabinet has approved the Stock Exchange Act, aiming to bolster confidence and trust in the capital market and ensure the country’s economic stability. Alongside this, a significant budget of over 3.78 trillion baht has been allocated for human development, educational improvements, and enhancements to welfare and public health systems. According to Thai News

Somsak Criticizes Opposition Leader for Unprofessional Conduct and Political Maneuvering

Bangkok: Somsak Thepsuthin, Thailand’s Public Health Minister, has criticized Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, the opposition leader and party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, for allegedly being unprofessional and engaging in political games. Somsak expressed his concerns after observing Nattapong’s actions during a recent interaction with the Prime Minister. According to Thai News Agency, the incident involved Nattapong attempting to take a photo

Thailand to Propose Loy Krathong Tradition for UNESCO Heritage Status

Bangkok: The government is preparing to propose the ‘Loy Krathong tradition’ as a world heritage. The government is set to propose to UNESCO the registration of the “Loy Krathong tradition” as an intangible cultural heritage. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, deputy government spokesman, announced the results of the cabinet meeting, revealing that the Ministry of Culture had

Phumtham Asserts Quiet Approach with Solid Evidence to Combat Drug Corruption Gangs

Bangkok: “Phumtham” insists on working quietly, presenting solid evidence to address the drug corruption gang issue, following opposition demands for action. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, emphasized the importance of a discreet approach to ensure the integrity of the investigation process. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham addressed concerns regarding the arrest of a

Thailand’s “We Travel Together” Project Set for Low Season Launch

Bangkok: “Suang” has announced that the “We Travel Together” project will be available during the low season, specifically in May and June 2025, alongside an extension of the visa-free measure with China. However, the length of stay for Chinese tourists will be reduced from 90 days to 30 days, as most visitors typically spend no more than 15 days in