Internal Affairs

Chulaphan Highlights Strategy for Managing Bad Debts Aligned with Finance Ministry’s Guidelines

Bangkok: “Chulaphan” outlines the strategy for acquiring bad debts to aid in resolving the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) issue, thereby reintegrating individuals into the economic system. This approach aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s current guidelines, which already include mechanisms to support those who consistently pay their debts. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, discussed

Anutin Clarifies Position Amidst Thaksin’s Remarks on Government Collaboration

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has responded to comments made by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra regarding the performance of ministers in the coalition government. Anutin, who also leads the Bhumjaithai Party, emphasized that the Interior Ministry is diligently executing its responsibilities. According to Thai News Agency, Thaksin’s remarks suggested that ministers from the coalition

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

Warning: Financial Central Act Destroys Trust in BOT and Thailand’s Financial System

Bangkok: “PPRP” has issued a cautionary statement to the government, indicating that the proposed central financial law could severely undermine the credibility of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the nation’s financial stability, potentially enabling political entities to manipulate monetary supply at will. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former Minister of Finance and current co-chairman of

Thawee Expects Stricter US Visa Issuance for Thai Officials, Not Suspension

Bangkok: Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, has expressed his belief that while the United States will implement stricter visa policies for Thai officials linked to the repatriation of 40 Uighurs to China, it will not go as far as suspending the visas. Thawee revealed that immigration officers were on the flight to China to confirm the identities of the Uighurs,

Prime Minister Enjoys Leisurely Walk with Children Before Party Meeting

Bangkok: The Prime Minister took her daughter and son for a walk on the lawn of the Thai Building before entering the Pheu Thai Party meeting. According to Thai News Agency, before Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, traveled to the Pheu Thai Party to join the weekly meeting with MPs, she spent some time with her children. The Prime

Prime Minister Considers Replacing Thaksin with Family Members in Censure Motion

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has stated he is considering using members of his own family as a replacement for Thaksin Shinawatra in the upcoming censure motion. He expressed no surprise at the opposition’s strategy of promoting a “deal for the country,” dismissing it as a tactic to garner interest. The Prime Minister confirmed plans for a dinner on March 21,