Internal Affairs

Senate Sends Letter to Constitutional Court to Close Audio Clip Case

Bangkok: The Senate has submitted a summary statement regarding the audio clip case involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The case, which has been a point of contention, is now concluded with the submission of an explanation letter to the Constitutional Court. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Sawat Tasana, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military and

Songkram Warns Against Cancelling MOU 43-44 Favoring Cambodia

Bangkok: “War” warns the opposition to stir up trouble by cancelling MOU 43-44 to benefit Cambodia. Songkram Kitlertpairoj, advisor to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has expressed concerns over the opposition’s intention to revoke MOU 43 and MOU 44, emphasizing the potential detrimental effects on Thailand’s negotiation capabilities regarding border issues with Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Songkram pointed

Launch of Commemorative Book Celebrating Queen’s Birthday and Thai Fabric Initiative

Bangkok: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior announced the launch of a book in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s 39th birthday, titled “Siriwanvari Nariratana Rajapastraporn,” following the royal initiative “Wear Thai Fabric for Fun.” The initiative encourages the wearing of Thai fabrics and royal Thai costumes to foster national pride and prevent imitation by other nations. According

Second Army Region Prepared to Respond to Cambodian Border Incursions

Bangkok: The Commander of the Second Army Region has expressed readiness to deploy troops in response to any Cambodian incursions or secret mine-laying activities along the border. The Commander emphasized that any detected encroachment by Cambodian soldiers will initially be met with warning shots, followed by immediate fire if the situation persists. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin

Senate Decides Against Establishing War Room for Verdict Follow-Up

Bangkok: “Big Kriang” has disclosed that the Senate will not establish a war room on August 29 to monitor the verdict related to the audio clip case. According to Thai News Agency, General Kriangkrai Srirak, the First Vice President of the Senate, has entrusted General Sawat Tasana, a Senate member, with the task of preparing and submitting a closing statement

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