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House of Representatives Votes to Close Conditional Amnesty Channel for Section 112 Cases

Bangkok: The House of Representatives voted 183 to close the conditional amnesty channel for youth and accused persons in Section 112 cases. The decision came during a meeting to consider the draft Act on the Promotion of a Peaceful Society B.E…, following a one-hour suspension due to disagreements among committee members regarding draft Article 3. This article concerned conditions for

NACC Discloses Former Judge Panya Udchachon’s 24 Million Baht Asset Portfolio, No Debts

Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed the financial status of Mr. Panya Udchachon, following his resignation from the Constitutional Court on August 30, 2025. Mr. Panya, along with his spouse Mrs. Wichithra Udchachon, declared a total asset value of 24,244,845 baht, with no liabilities. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Panya’s financial report includes 5,581,480 baht spread across three

House of Representatives Session Suspended Amid Contentious Amnesty Proposal

Bangkok: The House of Representatives suspended its session following a proposal by the People’s Assembly to include amnesty measures under Section 112. The proposal, which aimed to provide conditional amnesty for lese majeste cases, sparked objections from the Pheu Thai Party and led to a request for a break in discussions by Chatada. Nattawut expressed concerns that the Senate might

Cabinet Approves Draft of Unemployment Benefits Due to Border Conflict

Bangkok: The Cabinet has given its approval in principle to a draft ministerial regulation concerning unemployment benefits due to force majeure resulting from conflicts along border areas. This announcement was made by Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, who noted that the regulation aims to address the impact of border fighting, particularly on insured individuals unable to

Santi Urges Expedited Investigation into Abandoned Pilgrim Cases

Bangkok: Santi, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, has ordered the expedited investigation into the abandoned pilgrimage case, and has coordinated with the Police and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to expand the investigation and assist the victims. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Santi Piyatat, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, has received a complaint from Mr. Kose Mamu,

Prime Minister Announces Second Phase of Half-Half Plus Scheme

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has announced that a second phase of the Half-Half Plus scheme will soon be launched. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, revealed that the program, which opened for registration on October 20th, has already reached its full capacity, prompting the need for an additional phase. According to Thai

Thailand Proposes Condition for Cambodia on Sovereignty Issue at JBC Meeting

Chanthaburi: The first day of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting concluded successfully in Chanthaburi Province, with discussions set to continue into tomorrow. Thailand has proposed a condition requiring Cambodia’s collaboration in resolving the issue of encroachment on Thai sovereignty. Should this condition not be met, as stated by Big Lek, the meeting may not proceed further. According to

Monporn Expresses Gratitude to Senate for Passing Common Ticket Act After 15-Year Wait

Bangkok: Monporn Charoensri has expressed her gratitude towards the Senate for passing the Common Ticket Act, a development she described as a 15-year wait finally coming to fruition. According to Thai News Agency, Monporn thanked the Senate following its approval, emphasizing that the Common Ticket Act is one of three critical pieces of legislation that will support the implementation of