Internal Affairs

Secretary-General Confirms Acting Prime Minister Lacks Authority to Dissolve Parliament

Bangkok: The acting Prime Minister does not have the authority to dissolve Parliament, as confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Council of State. The Constitutional Court holds the authority to interpret such matters, but it must be based on an actual event. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakorn Nilprapan, the Secretary-General of the Council of State, addressed the ongoing

Senate Approves 2016 Budget Bill with Overwhelming Majority

Bangkok: The Senate passed the 2016 budget bill with a vote of 151:1. The Senate approved the draft budget bill 2016 by a vote of 151 to 1, with 1 vote against and 27 abstentions. The Senate meeting, chaired by Second Vice President of the Senate, Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, concluded after the Senate debated the content of the draft Budget

Decha Isara Vows to Resign if Democrat Party Supports Bhumjaithai

Bangkok: Decha Isara has announced his intention to resign as a Member of Parliament (MP) if the Democrat Party chooses to support the Bhumjaithai Party, citing issues such as the Khao Kradong land dispute, Senate collusion, and the control of independent organizations as unacceptable to him. He warned that even if the People’s Party secures 400 votes, it will not

Big Kriang Defends Senate Against Collusion Allegations

Bangkok: “Big Kriang” has addressed allegations that “collusion in the Senate” is more detrimental than a coup, asserting that it is a legitimate process. He further criticized the Senate for not betraying the country, as evidenced by court rulings. According to Thai News Agency, General Kriangkrai Srirak, the First Vice President of the Senate, spoke on an online parliamentary program

Senate Approves 2016 Budget Bill with Overwhelming Majority

Bangkok: The Senate passed the 2016 budget bill with a vote of 151:1. The Senate approved the draft budget bill 2016 by a vote of 151 to 1, with 1 vote against and 27 abstentions. The Senate meeting, chaired by Second Vice President of the Senate, Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, concluded after the Senate debated the content of the draft Budget

Decha Isara Vows to Resign if Democrat Party Supports Bhumjaithai

Bangkok: Decha Isara has announced his intention to resign as a Member of Parliament (MP) if the Democrat Party chooses to support the Bhumjaithai Party, citing issues such as the Khao Kradong land dispute, Senate collusion, and the control of independent organizations as unacceptable to him. He warned that even if the People’s Party secures 400 votes, it will not

Big Kriang Defends Senate Against Collusion Allegations

Bangkok: “Big Kriang” has addressed allegations that “collusion in the Senate” is more detrimental than a coup, asserting that it is a legitimate process. He further criticized the Senate for not betraying the country, as evidenced by court rulings. According to Thai News Agency, General Kriangkrai Srirak, the First Vice President of the Senate, spoke on an online parliamentary program

King Appoints Narong Klanwarin as New Election Commissioner

Bangkok: His Majesty the King has appointed Narong Klanwarin as an Election Commissioner, following the resignation of Pakorn Mahannop from the role. According to Thai News Agency, the appointment was made after Pakorn Mahannop resigned due to reaching the age of 70, creating a vacancy in the Election Commission. The Royal Gazette website published the official announcement of this appointment.