Internal Affairs

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.

Thai Massage College Launches to Elevate Industry and Boost Economy

Bangkok: The government is advancing plans to open the Thai Massage College, aiming to enhance the skills of Thai massage therapists and improve the industry’s quality. This initiative is expected to stimulate the economy by over 144 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, deputy government spokesman, announced that the Ministry of Public Health has launched the

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

Phatthapong Criticizes Prime Minister Paethongtarn’s Handling of PM 2.5 Dust Crisis

Bangkok: In a heated debate over the ongoing PM 2.5 dust crisis, Phatthapong Leelaphat, a Chiang Mai MP from the Prachachon Party, criticized Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra for her handling of the issue. Phatthapong described her leadership as the most serious disaster Thailand is facing, accusing her of negligence and ineffectiveness in tackling the problem. According to Thai News Agency,

No-Confidence Debate Against Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra Begins Amid Delays and Interruptions

Bangkok: The no-confidence debate against the government of Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra began under disorganized circumstances, as the House of Representatives meeting started 20 minutes late due to an incomplete quorum. The session, which was scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m., was delayed until 8:20 a.m. when sufficient members, totaling 349 out of 493 MPs, were present. According to