Internal Affairs

Prime Minister Denies Pressure on Woraphat to Resign as Deputy Finance Minister

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has emphasized that no external pressure was exerted on Woraphat Thanyawong to step down from his role as Deputy Finance Minister, despite allegations of his involvement with scam activities linked to politicians in Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed Woraphat’s resignation, underscoring that it was a voluntary

Anutin Charnvirakul Caught Napping at Samsen Barbershop

Bangkok: “Anutin” fell asleep at his regular barbershop in the Samsen area after working non-stop. Reporters reported that after the meeting of the Royal Thai Police Commission (RTP), Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, went to get a haircut at his regular barber shop in the Samsen area. According to Thai News Agency, during the haircut,

IPU Member Countries Back Thailand’s Urgent Motion to Combat Scammers

Bangkok: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and head of the Thai parliamentary delegation, revealed that IPU member countries are showing support for Thailand’s urgent resolution to tackle transnational crimes and cybercrime. This motion, presented at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU151th) in Geneva, is slated for a vote at 5 p.m. and is seen as

Senate Approves Joint Ticket Act Permitting Bankrupt Individuals to Participate

Bangkok: The Senate has approved the Joint Ticket Act, allowing bankrupt individuals to serve on the Common Ticket Committee. According to Thai News Agency, the committee clarified that it is not involved in asset management, while Senator Ratchaneekorn raised concerns about the financial competence of bankrupt individuals and potential conflicts of interest. The Senate session, presided over by Mr. Boonsong

Paethongtarn to Announce Resignation as Pheu Thai Party Leader

Bangkok: Paethongtarn is preparing to announce her resignation as leader of the Pheu Thai Party, calling a meeting of MPs and the executive committee to inform them on October 22. According to Thai News Agency, former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as leader of the Pheu Thai Party, will convene a meeting of MPs at the party headquarters at 8:30 a.m.

Ministry of Public Health Yet to Submit Request for 8 Billion Baht to Cover Gold Card Budget Shortfall

Bangkok: The Ministry of Public Health has not yet submitted a request for 8 billion baht from the central budget to address the deficit in the Gold Card budget. Details and legal requirements are being reviewed. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, discussed the situation involving Mr. Pattana Promphan, Minister of Public

Thai and Vietnamese Prime Ministers Discuss Strategic Partnership and Regional Cooperation

Bangkok: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, to congratulate him on his assumption of office. The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to advancing cooperation in all areas under the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership, reaffirming readiness to

Election Commission of Thailand Supports Subdistrict Official After Assault Incident

Lopburi: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has extended its support to the Permanent Secretary of the Khok Kateim Subdistrict Administrative Organization following an assault incident that occurred during a local election. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT provided backing to the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) deputy governor after an unusual incident where he was struck in the face