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: The Royal Thai Army has firmly denied any violation of Cambodian sovereignty concerning the Prasat Ta Kwai case. The Army’s spokesperson addressed allegations from Cambodia, asserting that Thailand did not engage in any provocative actions or plans to use military force in the disputed area. According to Thai News Agency, Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvari responded to statements

Bangkok: The government is taking steps to care for the people in all aspects. It is accepting applications for over 18,000 “dependent care assistants” to care for over 100,000 people in communities nationwide. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Interior, and the

Bangkok: A recent surge in fake news concerning the Fine Arts Department’s alleged permission to destroy a temple for military purposes has prompted a public warning. The fake report claims that such destruction is permissible because the temple can be renovated, posing a potential threat to Thailand’s international image. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak disclosed

Bangkok: General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, has affirmed that he will consider the request to extend the term of Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang, the Commander of the Second Army Region. He emphasized the importance of careful deliberation to prevent any negative impact on the morale of junior officers, who are eager for advancement opportunities within the military ranks.