Internal Affairs

Election Commission Awaits Thai-Cambodian Meeting Results to Set Sisaket By-Election Date

Sisaket: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is waiting for the outcome of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) Thailand-Cambodia meeting on August 27 before deciding on a new date for the by-election in Sisaket’s Constituency 5. This decision is critical to filling the vacant MP position covering the Khun Han and Phusing districts. According to Thai News Agency, progress has

MOU43 to Guide Thailand-Cambodia Border Demarcation

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Treaty Department has provided an in-depth explanation of the advantages of MOU43, a vital framework designed for surveying and demarcating borders between Thailand and Cambodia. This agreement aims to create a new map in line with international standards, although the Director-General emphasized that abandoning the 1:200,000 scale map is not feasible, necessitating a new memorandum

Commander of Army Area 2 Stresses Importance of Strategic Negotiation Amidst Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Commander of the 2nd Army Region, Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang, visited Kasetsart University to engage in a pivotal discussion, emphasizing the need for strategic negotiation and awareness in dealing with border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. He highlighted the significance of staying informed and avoiding disadvantages during negotiations, especially in light of recent border conflicts. According to Thai

Permanent Secretary Confirms ID Card Discrepancy in Luang Por Alongkot Case

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the ID cards of Luang Por Alongkot and Alongkot Pholmuk have different numbers and belong to separate individuals. This clarification comes amidst confusion over the national ID number of Luang Por Alongkot, a former abbot, appearing to match that of the deceased Mr. Alongkot Pholmuk, a former Royal

Deputy Minister of Interior Holds Meeting to Prepare for Typhoon Kajiki

Bangkok: Deputy Interior Minister held a meeting to monitor and prepare for Typhoon Kajiki. He ordered the governors of all 58 provinces to ensure public safety and prepare for evacuations in case of emergency. He emphasized the importance of communicating accurate information to prevent public panic. The Meteorological Department stated that the upper Northeastern and Northern regions of Thailand will

Royal Thai Army Successfully Tests Locally Developed Attack Drones

Lopburi: The Royal Thai Army has successfully tested a range of Thai-made attack drones, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. These drones, which include both bombing and Kamikaze-style attack drones, are being developed for future production and operational use. The tests yielded promising results. According to Thai News Agency, Col. Chatrapee Poonsri, deputy spokesperson for the Royal

Constitutional Court to Pursue Legal Action Over Edited Video Clip Misleading the Public

Bangkok: A warning has been issued against sharing posts that criticize a video clip in which the phrase “Sit down, sir” was edited to “Sit down, son.” The Constitutional Court has announced its intention to take action under cyber law against those responsible for the distortion. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, an advisor to the Prime Minister

Senate President Declines to Address Paethongtarn Audio Clip Case Summary

Bangkok: Senate Chairman avoids media, refuses to answer questions about the audio clip case of Paethongtarn. Regarding the 2016 budget, he insists that the Senate will not overturn it. According to Thai News Agency, Senate President Mongkol Surasajja declined to comment on whether the Senate would conclude its case today regarding the audio clip of Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s conversation