Internal Affairs

Analyzing Prime Minister Candidates’ Prospects: Which Party Holds the Edge?

Bangkok: As the registration period for both constituency and party-list parliamentary candidates approaches, each political party must submit the names of their prime ministerial candidates to the Election Commission. According to Thai News Agency, academics analyze that approximately 4-5 political parties have a chance to win the next prime minister’s seat. The political landscape is closely scrutinized as each party

Bhumjaithai Party Announces Parliamentary Candidates for All 33 Bangkok Constituencies

Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party has revealed the names of its prospective parliamentary candidates for all 33 constituencies in Bangkok, showcasing a roster of prominent figures and former MPs. According to Thai News Agency, the announcement was made on December 26, 2025, with reporters detailing the candidates for each district. Some of the notable names include Miss Lalida Periswiwatana for District

Government Officials Prohibited from Collecting ID Cards for Election Use

Bangkok: Government officials, village headmen, and sub-district chiefs are prohibited from collecting citizen identification cards for election purposes. The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration has issued an urgent order prohibiting such actions, emphasizing strict legal consequences for violators. According to Thai News Agency, on December 26, 2025, Mr. Narucha Khosasilvilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, sent

Draft Proposal Reaches Thai GBC Secretary-General Amid Intense Debates

Bangkok: Draft version 6 has reached the Thai side of the GBC Secretary-General before being submitted to the special cabinet meeting. During the three-day GBC (Generally Recognized Border Committee) secretariat meeting, Thailand clearly presented three proposals to Cambodia, but these were met with intense back-and-forth debate until the final minute. Finally, a sixth draft proposal from Cambodia reached the National

Suradej Yasawat Resigns from Palang Pracharath Party Following General Prawit’s Departure

Bangkok: Suradej Yasawat, the deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has announced his resignation from the party following the departure of General Prawit Wongsuwan, the former party leader. Suradej stated that he would not accept the position of deputy party leader under new leadership and expressed uncertainty about his future in politics. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

Three Soldiers from 1st Army Area Killed in Nong Chan Operation

Nong chan: The village of Nong Chan is ablaze, with three more soldiers sacrificing their lives in an ongoing operation. According to Thai News Agency, three personnel from the 1st Army Area have died in the effort to secure the Nong Chan village area in Sa Kaeo Province. This tragic event occurred on December 26, 2025, with the 1st Army

Anutin Charnvirakul Confirms Adherence to Four-Point Framework for Thai-Cambodian Border Discussions

Chanthaburi: Anutin Charnvirakul expects the General Border Committee (GBC) discussions between Thailand and Cambodia to proceed smoothly, adhering to the original four-point framework. He confirmed that both nations have agreed on the draft statement, emphasizing the validity of declared boundaries from today onwards. Anutin stressed that once the agreement is signed, a ceasefire must be immediately ordered by both sides.

NSC Proposes Increased Compensation for Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes

Bangkok: The National Security Council is preparing to propose to the Cabinet a request for increased compensation funds for the Thai-Cambodian clashes. The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is set to propose an additional 577 million baht in compensation for citizens and officials affected by the second round of clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News