Internal Affairs

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

Government Spokesperson Outlines Strategic Planning for Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission Meeting

Bangkok: A government spokesperson announced that the upcoming Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting has been strategically planned to prevent any potential loss of territorial benefits to Thailand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also preparing to expedite discussions on amending the Terms of Reference (TOR) to incorporate radar technology for precise mapping. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Siripong

Government Announces Start of “Half-Half Plus” Phase 2 in January 2026

Bangkok: The government revealed that the “Half-Half Plus” Phase 2 will begin in January 2026, giving priority to those who missed out. Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat disclosed details regarding the “Kon La Khrueng Plus” project, confirming preparations for its second phase. The initiative will be funded by the central budget and the reserve fund for emergency or necessary

Prime Minister Anutin to Host Merit-Making Ceremony with Renowned Monk at Thai Khu Fa

Bangkok: Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, plans to host a personal merit-making ceremony at the Thai Khu Fa building. This event is scheduled to take place from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, which coincides with a Buddhist holy day, just before he chairs a cabinet meeting. The purpose of this ceremony is to bring good fortune

Krungthai Bank Clarifies Registration Status for “Kon La Khrueng Plus” Program

Bangkok: Krungthai Bank has announced that the waiting status for registrants of the “Kon La Khrueng Plus” program has been adjusted to a three-day period, with the queue for registration not yet cleared as the bank awaits information verification. According to Thai News Agency, Krungthai Bank’s President and CEO, Mr. Payong Srivanich, addressed concerns regarding the potential loss of registration

General Thammarak Returns to Politics to Shape Election Strategy

Bangkok: General Thammarak Isarangkun Na Ayudhya has announced his re-entry into the political arena, taking on the role of chief advisor to the Palang Pracharath Party. His return comes amid what he describes as a chaotic political climate, where the practice of buying political players, akin to trading football players, is rampant. At 87 years old, General Thammarak emphasized his

Palang Pracharath Party Inaugurates New Headquarters, Draws Former Pheu Thai MPs

Bangkok: The Palang Pracharath Party has officially opened its new headquarters in the Bang Pho area, attracting a significant number of former Pheu Thai MPs. The acting party secretary has set an ambitious target of winning 50-60 seats as part of a coalition government, emphasizing the party’s conservative strengths. Meanwhile, the leader of the Patriot Party, known as “Big Pom,”

Lao Ambassador Bids Farewell to Thai Prime Minister, Emphasizes Continued Cooperation

Bangkok: The Lao Ambassador bid farewell to the Prime Minister on the occasion of his departure from office, emphasizing the close relations between Thailand and Laos, and his readiness to continue cooperating in all areas for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand, paid a courtesy