Internal Affairs

Thai-Cambodian Agreements Aim to Enhance Border Security

Bangkok: The Border Patrol Police (BPP) and the Center for the Coordination of Security Affairs (CCSA) have reaffirmed that the 13 agreements between Thailand and Cambodia are beneficial to residents in border areas, with a particular emphasis on maintaining ceasefires. According to Thai News Agency, the agreements are being closely monitored, with Malaysian military attaches coordinating efforts to involve ASEAN

Government Commends Educational Institutions for Supporting Families of Fallen Soldiers

Bangkok: The government has expressed its gratitude and praise for educational institutions that have taken the initiative to provide scholarships to the children of soldiers who died in the line of duty. Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak announced the government’s appreciation for these institutions, which have recognized the sacrifices made by soldiers and responded with generous scholarship offers. According to

Thanakorn Urges Coalition Leaders to Ensure Quorum Amid Concerns Over Budget Debate

Bangkok: Thanakorn is concerned about the House’s narrow vote count, fearing the 2016 budget debate will be disrupted. Thanakorn expressed concern about the narrow parliamentary vote count and feared the second and third readings of the 2019 budget debate would be disrupted. He urged coalition leaders to urge MPs not to miss meetings in hopes of passing the budget to

Maris Opens ASEAN Family Run 2025 to Mark 58th Anniversary

Bangkok: Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris inaugurated the ASEAN Family Run 2025, commemorating the 58th anniversary of the ASEAN Community’s founding. He highlighted Thailand’s pivotal role as a founding member and expressed hopes for ASEAN to develop into a peaceful and cohesive society. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Department of ASEAN Affairs, organized

Phumtham Leads Volunteer Activities in Bangkok to Honor Her Majesty the Queen Mother

Bangkok: “Phumtham” led the people of Ratchasri in organizing a volunteer activity to serve the public in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of her birthday on August 12, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, presided over the event at Saranrom Park, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.

Thai-Cambodian Border Stays Peaceful as Leaders Anticipate GBC Meeting Outcomes

Bangkok: The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remained calm overnight and into the morning, with no reports of violent incidents in any of the seven border provinces. This comes as the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is set to convene to discuss the outcomes of the recent General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia. According to Thai

Civilian Implicated in Thai Submarine Procurement Corruption Scandal

Bangkok: A civilian identified only by the initials “B” has been implicated in a corruption case related to the procurement of submarines for the Thai Navy. The controversy centers around the choice of engines used in the submarines, with questions raised about why Chinese engines were selected instead of the originally promised German engines. According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman

Rangsiman Dismisses Claims of 70 Orange MPs Leaving People’s Party as Fake News

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has strongly refuted reports suggesting that 70 MPs from the People’s Party (PPPO) intend to depart before the next election. He labeled these claims as baseless and designed to sow distrust within the party. According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman stated that the reports were entirely fictional