Internal Affairs

Prime Minister Responds to Debt Purchase Proposal by Former Leader

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has expressed no objection to the idea of purchasing citizens’ debt, describing it as a well-intentioned suggestion from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. She emphasized that the proposal should not yet be politicized as it must undergo several steps, including Cabinet and parliamentary processes. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra addressed the

PM Joins Pheu Thai Party, Admits Excitement Over Censure Probe

Bangkok: The Prime Minister recently joined the Pheu Thai Party, expressing a mixture of anticipation and excitement ahead of the upcoming censure debate. In a meeting with the party, the Prime Minister inquired if “Cholnan-Sutin” or any other party members would like to assist him in preparing for the debate. He acknowledged feeling excited about being questioned and urged MPs

Suchart Chomklin Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Two MPs Over Building Purchase Allegations

Bangkok: “Suchart” plans to submit a complaint to the NACC to investigate the ethics of 2 MPs of the People’s Party, regarding the issue of buying a building. Suchart sues 2 MPs for defamation, demands 50 million baht for alleging a building purchase, plans to submit to the NACC for further ethics investigation, insists that even if they apologize, they

Thailand Poised to Host Formula 1 Race as Discussions with Formula One Group Progress

Bangkok: Thailand is advancing plans to host a “Formula 1 Formula One” race, following significant discussions between the country’s leadership and Formula One Group executives. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to position Thailand as a premier destination for global sporting events, with the potential to draw motorsport fans from around the world. According to Thai News

Senate Rejects Siripan and Chatri for Constitutional Court Judgeships

Bangkok: The Senate voted to reject the appointments of Mrs. Siripan Noksuan Sawasdee and Mr. Chatri Archananan as judges of the Constitutional Court. Both candidates failed to secure enough votes in the secret ballot. According to Thai News Agency, the Senate meeting was led by Mr. Mongkol Surachat, the President of the Senate. The meeting aimed to approve candidates for

Cabinet Approves Budget for Student Loan Fund to Support Education

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the 2025 budget to support the Student Loan Fund by providing educational loans to students. This initiative aims to promote education by covering tuition and living expenses for students during the first semester of the 2025 academic year, with lending set to commence in April 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet’s decision follows

Senators Back Siripan and Chatri for Constitutional Court Judge Roles

Bangkok: Senators have expressed their support for Ms. Siripan Noksuan Sawasdee and Mr. Chatri Archananan as suitable candidates for the roles of Constitutional Court judges. The discussion took place during a Senate meeting chaired by General Kriangkrai Srirak, where the main agenda was the selection of new judges to replace Mr. Nakarin Mektrairat and Mr. Panya Utchachan. According to Thai

Prime Minister Dismisses Reports of Conflict Over Durian Exports to China

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has denied any conflict between the Ministers of Commerce and Agriculture over the issue of durian exports to China. This statement came in response to inquiries about a reported argument during a recent cabinet meeting. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, attended the weekly Pheu Thai Party MP meeting accompanied by