Internal Affairs

Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Armed Forces Inspects Thai-Cambodian Border Operations

Surin: The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces visited the Surin-Phumakhuea border area in Sisaket Province, emphasizing that military personnel are always ready. General Ukrit Boontanon, along with his delegation, inspected the Thai-Cambodian border in the Suranaree Forces area, Surin Province. According to Thai News Agency, General Boontanon traveled to Prasat Ta Kwai in Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin

NACC Awaits Crime Suppression Division Case Against Chaichanok for Allegedly Offering 40 Million Baht in Bribes

Bangkok: NACC awaits report from Crime Suppression Division in Chaichanok case, revealing 40 million baht bribe. Mr. Surapong Intarathaworn, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), acting as Secretary-General and NACC spokesperson, addressed the progress of the investigation into the 40 million baht bribe, as stated by Mr. Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), in Parliament.

ONWR Secretary-General Addresses Current Water Situation in Thailand

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONWR) confirmed that this year’s water situation is not as severe as in 2011, but caution is needed as areas outside the embankments may be affected. Meanwhile, Phradon is preparing to inspect water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam on October 10. According to

NACC Unveils New Suspects in “14th Floor Case” and Accelerates Investigation

Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has identified two new suspects in the ongoing “14th Floor Case” and is pushing forward with an expedited investigation. The individuals involved are reported to be high-ranking civil servants and politicians. The NACC has outlined a two-phase investigation process, focusing first on the transfer to the Police General Hospital and secondly on the suspension

Thai Military Proposes Three-Pronged Strategy to Address Cambodian Border Encroachment

Bangkok: Three approaches to solving the problem of Cambodians encroaching on Thai sovereignty were proposed. The spokesman for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters revealed the results of a special meeting of the military commanders, which approved three approaches to resolving the issue of Cambodians encroaching on Thai sovereignty. According to Thai News Agency, Major General Witai Laithomya, spokesman for

Phradon Announces Timeline for Constitutional Amendments

Bangkok: “Phradon” has unveiled a timeline for amending the constitution, indicating that the committee level will be concluded during the closing session. The voting on agenda items 2-3 in the 2/68 session is expected to be timely. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, a Member of Parliament for Ang Thong and Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed

Panthep Pushes for Annulment of MOU 43, Proposes Border Closure to Prompt New Talks with Cambodia

Bangkok: Panthep Puapongphan, President of the Yam Fao Paen Din Foundation, has reiterated his stance on the annulment of MOU 43, advocating for the protection of Thailand’s sovereignty. He argues that the Cabinet has the power to nullify the memorandum without resorting to a referendum and suggests that closing the border could compel Cambodia to enter into new negotiations. According

Senate Ready to Engage in Constitutional Amendment Discussions

Bangkok: Wuttichai Kalyanamitra has confirmed that the Senate is prepared to engage in efforts to amend the Constitution, which is currently seen as a political hurdle. He emphasized the necessity of adhering to the Constitutional Court’s ruling and indicated a willingness to accept the principles of three proposed drafts for further deliberation at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee level.