Internal Affairs

Bhumjaithai Party Awaits Government Policy Announcement on Economic Stimulus

Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party is optimistic that the government will declare its policies to Parliament on September 29-30, focusing on drawing 25 billion baht from the 2015 budget to implement the “Half-Half” scheme. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, who is anticipated to oversee the Budget Bureau, discussed the potential approval of

Songka Certified as Chiang Rai MP for District 7

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the certification of Songka as Chiang Rai MP for District 7. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission has approved Song-nga Prommuang as the Member of Parliament for Chiang Rai Constituency 7. The decision follows the ECT’s proposal to fill the vacant position and is in accordance with Section 127

Pheu Thai Party Set to Submit Constitutional Amendment Draft Amidst Criticism

Bangkok: Pheu Thai is gearing up to submit a draft amendment to the constitution on September 25. The party has been criticized for its draft not being closely linked to the people, a claim it has contested by questioning the connection of the People’s Party draft to the populace. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Danupon Punnakanta, a Pheu Thai

Phradon Urges Unity Amid Concerns Over Senate’s Role in Constituent Assembly Selection

Bangkok: “Phradon” has called on the People’s Party to dismiss suspicions following concerns raised by “Phrits” about the Senate’s potential monopoly in selecting Constituent Assembly members. The apprehension is that such a monopoly could lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress. Phradon emphasized that disagreements over legislative proposals are a standard part of the process. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

Prime Minister Grants Full Authority to Military Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has reiterated the military’s full authority to protect the Thai-Cambodian border amid recent tensions. However, he has yet to issue any direct orders. The Prime Minister expressed his concern for the villagers and has engaged in informal discussions about potential evacuation measures. He has also instructed the Sisaket Member of Parliament to assume full responsibility in

Minister Napinthon Brings Personal Touch to Government Office with Amulet and Massage Chair

Bangkok: “Napinthon” looked at the office and brought the amulet of Chao Khun Thongchai and a massage chair into the room. Napinthorn entered Government House to view the office and brought a Chao Khun Thongchai amulet and a massage chair to decorate the room. According to Thai News Agency, reporters reported on the atmosphere before the new cabinet officially took

Anutin Charnvirakul’s Tensions with Bhumtham Wechayachai Over Khao Kradong Dispute

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, expressed his frustration with Bhumtham Wechayachai, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, accusing him of attempting to discredit him using the unresolved Khao Kradong land dispute. Anutin criticized Bhumtham’s actions, claiming that despite being in power for three months, no significant progress has been made, and

Bhumtham Shocked by Thanathorn’s Comments on Senate and Khao Kradong Collusion

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, expressed his astonishment at statements made by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement. Thanathorn had asserted that the alleged collusion between the Senate and Khao Kradong had no connection to the government. According to Thai News Agency, Bhumtham addressed Thanathorn’s remarks, questioning why the Pheu Thai Party government