Internal Affairs

General Natthapol Urges Cambodia to Expedite Recovery of Soldiers’ Bodies Amid Epidemic Concerns

Bangkok: General Natthapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, has urged the Cambodian government to expedite the collection of their soldiers’ bodies to prevent potential epidemics. He confirmed that the Cambodian soldiers under detention in Thailand are being properly cared for, with international organizations invited to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with international standards. According to Thai News Agency, General Natthapol

Region 2 Army Commander Refutes Claims of Cambodian Request for Bomb Defusal Assistance at Ta Kwai Temple

Surin: Region 2 Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, has dismissed reports suggesting that Cambodia solicited Thailand’s assistance to neutralize a bomb at the Prasat Ta Kwai. He urged the public to rely on verified information from mainstream media and avoid falling prey to misinformation. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Phadklang addressed the recent General Border Committee (GBC)

Wisut Confident in Smooth Selection of First Vice President of House of Representatives

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, Chairman of the Government Coalition Coordination Committee, expressed confidence that there will be no issues in selecting the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. He emphasized that the position, which belongs to the Pheu Thai Party, is not expected to face any challenges despite a competing nomination from Kla Tham. According to Thai News Agency,

Palang Pracharath Party Urges Legal Action Against Hun Sen Following Deadly Conflict

Surin: Palang Pracharath Party has advised the families of those who lost their lives and those with damaged property to pursue legal action against Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya Tawichai, the spokesman for the party, reported that General Prawit Wongsuwan, the party leader and former Army Commander-in-Chief, visited soldiers from the Suranaree Task Force, Army Region 2,

Vice President of Senate Donates 4 Million Baht for Thai-Cambodian Border Disaster Relief

Chachoengsao: The Vice President of the Senate has extended financial support to assist victims affected by the turmoil in four provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News Agency, General Kriangkrai Srirak, the First Vice President of the Senate, presented a donation totaling 4,000,000 baht to Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang, Commander of Army Region 2. This donation, contributed by

“Bhumtham” Signs Decriminalization of Poker Gambling, Establishes Committee for Further Study

Phumtham: “Bhumtham” signed an order to legalize poker gambling on July 30, aiming to organize international sports competitions. He emphasized that it is still open only on a case-by-case basis and has set up a committee to study additional legal issues. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, addressed the Ministry

Angkana Neelapaijit Urges Thaksin to Avoid Parliamentary Selection for New Prime Minister

Bangkok: Angkana Neelapaijit has issued a caution to Thaksin Shinawatra, urging him not to let the House of Representatives choose a new prime minister if Paethongtarn Shinawatra steps down from office. She emphasized that the Pheu Thai Party still has Chaikasem Nitisiri as a potential candidate, and that if the coalition parties lack a candidate, outsiders could potentially step in.

Royal Cremation Ceremony Honors Sergeant Major Apirom with Government Support

Loei: Jiraporn attended the royal cremation ceremony of Sergeant Major Apirom in Loei Province and donated 1 million baht to the relief fund. The Cabinet is expected to approve additional relief measures on Tuesday. According to Thai News Agency, His Majesty the King presided over the cremation of Sergeant Major Apirom Songput, Inspector General of the 81mm Grenade Launcher Company,