Internal Affairs

Somkid Responds to Wirote’s Accusations Against Prime Minister Over Tilapia Issue

Bangkok: Mr. Somkid Cheuk-kong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, has refuted allegations made by Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP of the Prachachon Party, regarding the Prime Minister’s awareness and ability to address the black-chinned tilapia problem. Mr. Somkid insists that the Prime Minister is fully informed and committed to resolving the issue, urging against using

Phumtham Defends Decision to Return Uyghurs to Xinjiang, Visits Families in Kashi

Kashi: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, insisted that the government made the correct decision to return Uyghurs to their families, as he visited Uyghur individuals in their homes in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. During his visit, he apologized for their prolonged detention and addressed queries about their situation, affirming that no third country had offered

Prime Minister Promotes Thai Culture with Fish-Patterned Pants

Bangkok: The Prime Minister of Thailand donned pants featuring a Kanchanaburi fish pattern at a significant meeting to promote the country’s soft power. The attire choice was part of a broader initiative to encourage the public to embrace and promote traditional provincial patterns, especially during cultural events like Songkran. The Prime Minister urged all stakeholders to collaborate in fostering a

Phumtham Denies KPI Measurements Amid Discussions on Pheu Thai Party’s Performance

Bangkok: “Phumtham” insists there is no KPI measurement to grade, no problem of budget stuck in the pipeline. Prime Minister summons Pheu Thai ministers to inspect homework, “Phumtham” insists there is no KPI measurement, reveals “Paethongtarn” stresses more communication, never brings “Thaksin’s” ideas to discuss performance, points out no problem with budget pending. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn

Election Commission Appoints DSI Officers to Investigate Senatorial Selection Collusion

Bangkok: The Election Commission (EC) has initiated an investigation into potential collusion in the election of senators by appointing three officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to join the inquiry committee. According to Thai News Agency, the EC meeting resolved to appoint civil servants from the DSI as officials under Section 42 of the Organic Act on the

Pichai to Engage Bankers Association on Bad Debt Resolution Inspired by 1997 Model

Bangkok: Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has announced plans to discuss strategies with the Thai Bankers Association to address the issue of bad debt, inspired by a proposal from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The approach aims to leverage the 1997 model of debt resolution, which was employed following the economic crisis of that year.

General Prawit to Lead Censure Debate with Anticipated Revelations

Bangkok: General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, has emphasized the importance of patience as he prepares to lead a crucial censure debate. He reiterated his cryptic message, “Wait and listen, wait and listen,” when pressed about the specific issues he plans to address, sparking curiosity and anticipation among the public and political observers. According to Thai News

Pichai and Narumon Resolve Cabinet Meeting Dispute Over Durian Exports

Bangkok: “Pichai” confirms that everything has been cleared up after an argument with “Narumon” in the middle of the cabinet meeting, confirming that there is nothing, it is a concern about durian export figures, just an exchange of opinions. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, spoke about the news report that in the Cabinet meeting today (18 March), there was