Internal Affairs

Election Commission Schedules By-Election for Bueng Kan’s Constituency 2

Bueng Kan: The Election Commission (EC) has approved the plan for the election of the Member of Parliament for Bueng Kan Province, Constituency 2, to fill the vacant position. The election is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, and applications are scheduled for March 5-9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the location specified by the election director for the

Election Commission Denies Allegations of Allowing Unauthorized Ballot Papers in Senate Election

Bangkok: The Election Commission (EC) has refuted claims that senator candidates were permitted to bring unauthorized ballot papers, referred to as ‘cheat sheets,’ into the senator election venue. The EC clarified that the allegations are unfounded and emphasized compliance with the Administrative Court’s ruling that permits Senator 3 documents to be brought in. According to Thai News Agency, the EC

Icecream Criticizes Pheu Thai’s Past Demand for 30-Hour Debate with Uncle Tu

Bangkok: “Icecream” has criticized the Pheu Thai Party’s historical demand to conduct a 30-hour debate solely with “Uncle Tu,” calling it an unreasonable move. He cited three reasons against holding a one-day censure debate, emphasizing the necessity for the three involved parties to reach a consensus. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Panusaya Wacharasindhu, a member of parliament for the

Chusak Criticizes Opposition’s Focus on Prime Minister in Censure Motion

Bangkok: “Chusak” criticizes the opposition that questioning the prime minister alone may cause problems. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chusak Sirinil, deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, expressed concerns over the opposition’s decision to file a censure motion targeting only the prime minister. Under the constitution, a censure motion can

Government Encourages Thai Muslims to Participate in Hajj Pilgrimage with Health Preparations

Bangkok: The government invites Thai people to go on the Hajj pilgrimage, get health check-ups and vaccinations under the concept of “HEALTH for HAJJ” from today until May 31. Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Public Health, has organized a health system to facilitate Thais who will travel to perform the Hajj

Drug Corruption Ring Exposed Involving Hospital Staff and Retirees

Bangkok: The investigation results are out, revealing a drug corruption ring involving hospital staff and retirees. The Director of the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission is preparing to file a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission tomorrow. According to Thai News Agency, the investigation results have been released from a drug corruption case within the Veterans Hospital, supported by

PM Urges Citizens to Remain Optimistic Despite Thailand’s GDP Lagging Behind ASEAN

Bangkok: The Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has publicly urged citizens not to lose hope, even as Thailand’s GDP for 2024 ranks last among ASEAN countries. In the program “Thai Opportunity with Prime Minister Paethongtarn,” she confirmed that both the government and private sectors are collaborating, noting the significant foreign investment of over 1.13 trillion baht in Thailand, the highest

Tensions Escalate as KNLA Forces Intensify Attacks on Thai-Myanmar Border

Bangkok: The Thai-Myanmar border in Tak Province remains fraught with tension as the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) forces have launched a series of aggressive attacks. The conflict has intensified with the use of drones equipped with bombs, targeting Myanmar military positions in a sustained offensive. In response, the Myanmar military deployed bombers to defend their positions located just 800