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

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reiterates Uyghur Safety Certificate Is Internationally Binding

Bangkok: Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the Chinese government’s safety certification for Uighurs is internationally binding, stating that Thailand cannot be accused of violating human rights. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rasme Chaleechan, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the fundamental principle of ‘Pacta Sunt Servanda’ or ‘Agreement must be kept’ in international relations. This principle, enshrined

Ekkanat Promphan Expresses Confidence in Ministerial Performance Amid Political Rumors

Bangkok: “Ekanat” is confident that ministers from the Palang Pracharath Party will work to their full potential. “Ekanat” is confident that ministers from the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party will work to their full potential. As for the no-confidence debate, he confirmed that he is ready to support the prime minister as well. Mr. Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry and

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

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.

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