Bangkok: Alongkot Worakit, Vice Chairman of the Special Committee on the Study of the Draft Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2026, has refuted claims that the Senate is planning to reject the 2016 budget bill, emphasizing the detrimental impact such a decision would have on the national economy. He clarified that the Senate’s role is limited to providing observations rather

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a party-list Member of Parliament, has clarified his stance on the upcoming 2026 Budget Bill vote, stressing the importance of comprehensive examination and the need to heed the opinions of the House of Representatives. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin has ruled out any intention to vote in favor of

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army fired a royal salute to honor Her Majesty the Queen Mother on the occasion of her birthday, August 12, 2025. Today at 12:00 noon at Sanam Luang, Royal Thai Army, the 1st Artillery Battalion, 1st Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard, fired a 21-gun royal salute to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. According to

Bangkok: The government has announced that mothers and children are invited to join in National Mother’s Day activities on August 12, 2025, with free entry to national parks and zoos across the country. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, emphasized the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday, marking National Mother’s Day.

Bangkok: Three candidates have emerged as potential successors for the position of 2nd Army Region Commander, following the impending retirement of Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang on September 30. Social media platforms are abuzz with calls to maintain stability by postponing the change of command until the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border situation is resolved. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin

Chub ta mok: Rangers stepped on a landmine while patrolling the Ta Muen Thom temple area behind the barbed wire fence on the Thai side. It is believed that Cambodian soldiers retreated and planted the landmine. According to Thai News Agency, at 9:10 a.m., a report from the Second Army Area revealed that a 2610 Ranger unit stepped on a

Bangkok: “Suchart” has urged the Office of the Basic Education Commission to establish a committee to investigate the problems at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu. Suchart emphasized the need for the Department of Religious Affairs to take immediate action, highlighting that if any wrongdoing is found, it will be addressed according to existing regulations. He criticized the provincial Buddhist office

Bangkok: The Thai-Cambodian border remains calm, with both sides maintaining their positions along their strongholds. Meanwhile, residents from evacuation centers in four provinces have returned to their hometowns. The army is requesting cooperation from the public to avoid the area if any suspicious objects are found and to immediately notify authorities. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman