Internal Affairs

Danupon Calls for Referendum on Cannabis Legalization Amid Criticism of Government’s Drug Policy

Bangkok: Danupon Punnakanta, a Pheu Thai Party list MP, has challenged the Thai public to participate in a referendum regarding the legalization of cannabis, criticizing the current government for its lack of focus on drug-related issues. He expressed his concerns over the government’s policy statement, which he claims only briefly mentions narcotics despite their significance. According to Thai News Agency,

Bhumjaithai Party’s By-Election Victory Sparks Questions Over Voter Support Shift

Bangkok: “Teng” declined to answer whether the people’s votes flowed to support the “Bhumjaithai” party after winning the by-election for the Sisaket MP, responding to Pheu Thai’s self-evaluation. Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, a party-list MP and leader of the Prachachon Party, addressed the results of the by-election for Sisaket Constituency 5. He questioned whether the Bhumjaithai Party’s votes were derived from the

Justice Ministry Rejects Thaksin’s Royal Pardon Request for 14th Case

Bangkok: The Ministry of Justice, during the tenure of Justice Minister Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, has dismissed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request for a royal pardon concerning the 14th-degree case. This decision comes as the new Cabinet is poised to assume office. According to Thai News Agency, the process began when the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of

Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Leads Flood Relief Efforts in Phichit

Phichit: Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao, accompanied by four ministers, has taken a proactive stance in addressing flood relief in Phichit. The Kla Tham Party’s leader emphasized the importance of returning to effective problem-solving and reducing agricultural production costs, while also reviving the rice sales delay project. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and

Pheu Thai Concedes Defeat in Sisaket Constituency 5 By-Election

Sisaket: The Pheu Thai Party has humbly accepted its defeat in the by-election in Sisaket’s Constituency 5. Paetongtarn thanked everyone for their votes and confirmed she will continue to work for the people and summarize lessons learned for future success. According to Thai News Agency, the Pheu Thai Party posted a message on social media after learning of the unofficial

Sisaket By-Election Proceeds Smoothly Amid Border Concerns

Sisaket: The morning was smooth and the Sisaket by-election was over. People were gradually exercising their rights. The morning session was smooth, with people actively exercising their right to vote in the by-election for Sisaket’s Constituency 5. Despite concerns about the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, they expressed their desire to exercise their right as Thai citizens. According to Thai

Bhumjaithai Party Candidate Declares Victory in Sisaket Constituency 5 By-Election

Sisaket: Jintawan Traisaranakul, candidate number 2 from the Bhumjaithai Party, announced victory after the unofficial results of the by-election for Sisaket District 5, leading her competitor from the Pheu Thai Party. She expressed gratitude to the people for their trust in her to carry out her responsibilities. According to Thai News Agency, as of 7:40 p.m., the unofficial results showed

Government’s Commitment to Progress Highlighted Amidst Public Expectation

Bangkok: “Chaichanok” emphasizes that the government is working to its fullest extent, hoping that the country will move forward. Chaichanok reiterated that the government is working diligently, hoping the country will move forward, in line with the poll results that the public expected. He expressed confidence that the Minister of Foreign Affairs will perform at the UNGA, emphasizing the importance