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

Royal Thai Army Collects Evidence of Damage to Ancient Sites Amid Border Clashes

Surin: The Royal Thai Army, in collaboration with the Forensic Science Department, has initiated efforts to collect evidence from the second day of ongoing clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border. The operation focuses on identifying damage to ancient and religious sites in Surin Province, specifically in the Phanom Dong Rak District. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Army continues

Bhumtham Criticizes Prit for Challenging Parliament Dissolution Amid Government Formation Efforts

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, criticized Parit for challenging the dissolution of parliament, accusing him of prioritizing personal desires over the political process. Bhumtham questioned the trustworthiness of the Bhumjaithai Party, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to form a government and the lack of a political deadlock that would necessitate dissolving parliament. According to Thai

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