Bangkok: The Senate Whip has confirmed that the meeting for the 2016 budget bill will proceed as scheduled on September 1-2. The acting Minister has stated that there are 70 senators prepared to debate the bill, which is expected to take two days of discussion before a vote for approval. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pisit Abhisit Apiwatanapong, Senator

Bangkok: Pongkawin Juangroongruangkit, the Labor Minister, has expressed confidence in the Pheu Thai Party’s ongoing efforts to gather votes for forming a government, highlighting the ease of communication with individuals bearing the Chongrungruangkit surname. According to Thai News Agency, Pongkawin shared insights into the party’s progress in the vote-gathering process, emphasizing that the Pheu Thai Party is actively working towards

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Council of State has clarified that the acting Prime Minister does not have the authority to dissolve parliament, a power reserved solely for the Prime Minister. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakorn Nilprapan, who serves as the Secretary-General of the Office of the Council of State, addressed reporters’ questions prior to a special Cabinet

Bangkok: Pheu Thai MP Surapong has expressed skepticism over Kanchanaburi MP Sakda’s assertion that he has the backing of 10 MPs following his announcement of joining the Bhumjaithai Party. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote disclosed before a special cabinet meeting that Sakda Wichiensin, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Kanchanaburi, was present at a Bhumjaithai

Bangkok: Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, has confirmed his indecision regarding the choice between Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties to resolve the ongoing crisis of selecting a new prime minister. He emphasized the importance of direct talks with parties and awaits the results expected on Monday. He has also firmly stated that he will not support General Prayut

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has expressed confidence in Pheu Thai’s ability to form a government. He emphasized that the coalition parties would remain consistent with previous announcements, despite recent political speculations. According to Thai News Agency, Prasert criticized the Bhumjaithai Party for prematurely claiming to have secured 280 MP seats,

Bangkok: Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, has confirmed that the Chart Pattana Party is backing the Pheu Thai Party as the core party in the ongoing efforts to form a new government. Emphasizing the urgency, Suwat highlighted the need for a swift government formation to address pressing issues faced by the populace. According to Thai News Agency, Suwat expressed

Bangkok: Chusak Sirinil, the Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, has disclosed that the Cabinet held a special meeting to appoint Bhumtham Wechayachai as acting Prime Minister. Chusak emphasized that the meeting did not touch upon the dissolution of Parliament but focused on ensuring the continuity of government operations. The Cabinet will remain functional, although decisions that would bind future