Internal Affairs

Army Chief Urges Influencers to Promote Unity Amid Thai-Cambodian Tensions

Nakhon ratchasima: The Commander of Army Region 2 has issued a warning to social media influencers, stressing the importance of sticking to the facts and avoiding content that could create division. The army chief highlighted the potential future problems that could arise from posting negative material. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, who commands the Second Army

Wisut Confident in Smooth Budget Discussion Process as Accusations of Vote-Buying Surface

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and chairman of the Government Coalition Coordinating Committee, expressed confidence in the ongoing budget discussions, emphasizing that the first 69 days proceeded without any need for deadline extensions. He insisted that government support remained strong, despite routine opposition disagreements over the 2026 Budget Bill. According to Thai News Agency, Wisut commented

Chitwan Calls for Review of Airport Investment Budget Allocation

Bangkok: Mr. Chitwan Chinnanuwat, Chiang Rai MP for the People’s Party, has raised concerns regarding the allocation of the airport investment budget, claiming it does not accurately reflect actual usage potential. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chitwan debated the draft Budget Act for the 2026 fiscal year, highlighting the need for a review of the investment plan to ensure

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra Dodges Questions on Constitutional Court Hearing

Bangkok: The Prime Minister declined to answer questions about the Constitutional Court’s scheduled hearing on August 21. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, who also serves as the Minister of Culture, was at the House of Representatives to lend support to MPs deliberating over the 2026 Budget Bill during its 2nd and 3rd readings. This marks the second day of continued discussions on

Surachet Criticizes Ballooning Budget for New Transport Building as Excessive and Scandalous

Bangkok: Surachet Pravinwongwut, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, has raised serious concerns over the budget allocated for the new Ministry of Transport building, labeling it as the most expensive and scandalous government project of the year. Surachet claims that without the minister’s backing, the project might have been scrapped entirely due to the exorbitant costs involved. He calls

Poll Indicates Need for Overhaul of People’s Party MPs

Bangkok: A recent poll has highlighted a significant call for the People’s Party to change its Members of Parliament (MPs), with 46.6% of respondents citing a lack of visibility and accessibility as key concerns. According to Thai News Agency, the Pacific Institute of Management conducted the survey on August 11, 2015, involving 1,500 citizens from various regions. Participants were asked,

Wisut Denies Giving Out Bananas in Exchange for Votes, Challenges MPs to Reveal Their Names

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and chairman of the Government Coalition Coordination Committee, has responded to allegations that members of the government were distributing bananas in exchange for votes on the budget. He challenged MPs of the People’s Party to come forward and reveal their identities. Wisut questioned the credibility of the claims, urging those involved

Cambodian Workers Return to Thailand Via Natural Channels Amid Legal Extensions

Bangkok: Cambodian workers are flooding back to Thailand through natural channels after being tricked into returning. Recently, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Industry have granted a six-month extension to Cambodian workers, eliminating the need to cross the border to extend their stay, for humanitarian reasons. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime