Internal Affairs

King Appoints New Director-Generals for Provincial and Local Administration

Bangkok: His Majesty the King has appointed new Director-Generals for the Department of Provincial Administration and the Department of Local Administration. Royal approval for these appointments is effective from July 29, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, an announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister was published in the Royal Gazette on July 31, 2015. It detailed the appointment

Thai Army to Prosecute Detained Cambodian Soldiers for Illegal Immigration

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has announced its commitment to prosecuting detained Cambodian soldiers under international standards, focusing on charges of illegal immigration. According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, an army spokesperson, clarified the situation following claims from Cambodian leadership that the soldiers had been abducted. He emphasized that the Royal Thai Army adheres to the principles

Rangsiman Criticizes Government’s Delay in Inviting Ambassadors to Thai-Cambodian Border Clash Site

Bangkok: Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People’s Party and chairman of the House Committee on State Security, Thai Border Affairs, National Strategy, and Reform, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Thai government’s decision to invite ambassadors to observe the clash site at the Thai-Cambodian border on August 1. He believes this action is too late to provide a comprehensive

Cambodia’s Ceasefire Violations Raise Concerns Over Hybrid Warfare Tactics

Bangkok: The ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated as Cambodia continues to violate ceasefire agreements, initially breached on July 24, 2015, leading to significant losses in Thai civilian and military lives, as well as damage to infrastructure. Despite two rounds of ceasefire negotiations, the situation remains tense with frequent gunfire and explosions from the Cambodian side. According to

Phumtham Assures No Government Pressure on Military for Release of Cambodian Soldiers

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, has clarified that the government will not pressure the military to release 18 Cambodian soldiers currently in detention. He emphasized that the situation is being handled through appropriate channels and that there is no discord between the government and the military. According to Thai News Agency,

Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Deploy Military Attach© Assistants Amid Border Tensions

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to deploy military attach© assistants to the site of the recent border clash between Thailand and Cambodia. This move is set to take place tomorrow, marking a proactive step in addressing the ongoing tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border. Concurrently, the Malaysian Army Commander is scheduled to meet with the First and

Embassies and Military Attaches Respond to Observation Missions on Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: Embassies and military attaches from 24 countries have responded positively to observation missions on the Thai-Cambodian border, with intentions to communicate gathered evidence to the international community. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Chayika Wongnapachan, an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed progress on a recent trip that included diplomats, military attach©s, and both Thai and foreign

Chalat Receives Royal Command to Serve as Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Bangkok: “Chalat” has officially received the royal command to serve as the second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, pledging to fulfill his responsibilities with dedication. He acknowledged that while his actions may not please everyone, he remains committed to adhering to established regulations and is prepared to leverage his personal relationships to address potential parliamentary challenges. According to