Internal Affairs

Senator and General Sawat Push for Senate Motion to Reevaluate Thai-Cambodian MOU 43-44

Bangkok: Senator Sawat and General Sawat have submitted a motion to the Senate, seeking a thorough discussion on the future of MOU 43-44. The motion calls for an evaluation of whether to retain or cancel the memorandum, which is pivotal in addressing the Thai-Cambodian border issue. According to Thai News Agency, General Sawat Tasana, who also chairs the Senate Committee

Sweden to Address Concerns Over Human Shields in Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions at UN

Geneva: “Maris” has revealed Sweden’s growing concerns over the current situation in Thailand and Cambodia, particularly the use of human shields by Cambodia to provoke protests. This issue is set to be discussed at the United Nations meeting in Geneva tomorrow. Sweden insists on holding back its ambassador until Cambodia demonstrates sincerity in resolving the issue. According to Thai News

Second Lieutenant Thanawut Wetchasongkhro Reflects on Leadership and Sacrifice in Military Service

Bangkok: “Message from a Warrior” by Second Lieutenant Thanawut Wetchasongkhro provides a poignant reflection on his experiences and lessons learned as a Rifle Platoon Commander within the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment. According to Thai News Agency, Second Lieutenant Wetchasongkhro draws on his time as a cadet at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, where he first encountered teachings that

Dr. Ming Criticizes Thai Use of Fake News on Cambodia for National Weakening

Bangkok: Dr. Ming has publicly criticized Thais for propagating fake news about Cambodia, suggesting it undermines national strength and diverts focus from pressing national issues. She emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and the interests of the populace. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Ming disclosed that Paetongtarn’s cabinet meeting was conducted over Zoom, stressing that the Prime Minister’s

Thai Government Signs Agreement for Advanced Gripen E and F Fighter-Bombers

Bangkok: The Thai and Swedish governments have signed a cooperation agreement for the purchase of Gripen E and F fighter-bombers. Despite the agreement, it will take at least four more years before Thailand receives the aircraft. During this period, a joint development framework will be established to facilitate the transition. According to Thai News Agency, the newly purchased Gripen fighters

Cabinet Appoints New Directors-General in Key Health and Social Development Departments

Bangkok: The Cabinet has announced the appointment of Phongsathorn Pokpermdee as the new Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting, where several other key appointments were also confirmed. According to Thai News Agency, the spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, revealed the results of the Cabinet

Anutin Clarifies Benjamin’s Thai Citizenship Request Issue

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has addressed the controversy surrounding Benjamin Mauerberger’s Thai citizenship application. Anutin clarified that the application, which allegedly faced a blockage during his time as Minister of the Interior, was never received due to incomplete documentation. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin explained that while the Minister of the Interior had signed off

Phumtham Focuses on Accelerating Power Decentralization to Local Administrative Bodies

Bangkok: “Phumtham” held a meeting of the Decentralization Committee for Local Administrative Organizations to accelerate the decentralization of power to local areas and the people. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Acting Prime Minister, chaired the second meeting of the 2025 Decentralization to Local Administrative Organizations Committee (D.O.A.C.) with Mr. Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of