Internal Affairs

Prime Minister Not Involved in Temple Land Revocation, Clarifies Land Department

Bangkok: The Land Department clarified that the Prime Minister did not intervene in the revocation of temple land. The clarification came amid a heated no-confidence debate where opposition parties scrutinized Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, for allegedly holding shares in Alpine Co., Ltd., which was accused of dealing with temple land. According to Thai News Agency, the Land Department

Foreign Minister Refutes Opposition’s Claims on Lack of Regional Cooperation for PM2.5 Dust Issue

Bangkok: The Minister of Foreign Affairs has countered accusations from the opposition party regarding the alleged lack of collaboration with neighboring countries to address the PM2.5 dust issue. The Minister highlighted ongoing cooperation with Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, emphasizing the launch of the Clear Sky Strategy since October of the previous year, with plans to continue leveraging international forums for

PPRP MP Criticizes Thai PM for Alleged Asset Transfer to Relatives

Bangkok: During a no-confidence debate in Thailand’s House of Representatives, Ms. Pimporn Pornphruethiphan, a Member of Parliament from Phetchabun representing the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), raised serious concerns about Prime Minister Paethongtarn’s financial dealings. She accused the Prime Minister of potentially transferring assets to relatives in a manner that might circumvent tax obligations, a duty expected of all Thai citizens.

Wirote Challenges Prime Minister on Tax Payment Debate in House Meeting

Bangkok: In a heated session of the House of Representatives, Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, confronted the Prime Minister over her comments on tax payments. He argued that the importance lies not in the amount of taxes paid but in the fairness of the system and criticized the practice of finding loopholes to avoid

General Prawit Challenges Prime Minister in Fiery No-Confidence Debate

Bangkok: “Big Pom” questioned for 10 minutes, the Prime Minister explained that what he said was not true. According to Thai News Agency, General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, took the parliamentary floor to debate a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra. The session began with Mr. Ko Kaew Pikulthong of the Pheu Thai Party questioning

Anutin Commends PM Yingluck’s Performance in Censure Debate, Confident in Government’s Preparedness

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul praised Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s performance during the no-confidence debate, expressing confidence in the government’s preparedness despite the brevity of her explanation. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin, who also leads the Bhumjaithai Party, commented on the first day of the no-confidence debate, stating that the objective was to clarify

Prime Minister Not Involved in Temple Land Revocation, Clarifies Land Department

Bangkok: The Land Department clarified that the Prime Minister did not intervene in the revocation of temple land. The clarification came amid a heated no-confidence debate where opposition parties scrutinized Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, for allegedly holding shares in Alpine Co., Ltd., which was accused of dealing with temple land. According to Thai News Agency, the Land Department

Prime Minister Denies Tax Evasion Allegations, Asserts Transparency in Financial Affairs

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has dismissed allegations of tax evasion, asserting confidence in paying more taxes than her critics. She emphasized that her and her family’s assets have been under strict scrutiny since the 2006 revolution, with Alpine land transactions being legally conducted since she was 11. She pledged non-interference in the Khao Kradong issue and committed to ensuring fairness.