Internal Affairs

Minister Suchart Engages Senate Commerce Committee in Tackling Foreign Nominee and Religious Trust Issues

Bangkok: Minister Suchart met with the Senate’s Commerce and Industry Committee to address two significant issues: foreign nominee shareholding in Thai businesses and the management of religious properties. These discussions are aimed at finding effective solutions to both challenges. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, held a meeting with key members of

Election Commission of Thailand Suspends Sisaket By-Election for Public Safety

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the suspension of the Sisaket by-election for the Sisaket MP in Constituency 5, citing public safety concerns. Voting will be halted until conditions are deemed safe for the public. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT clarified that the suspension is not an indefinite postponement, despite some reports suggesting otherwise. The

Thai Hospitals Suffer Severe Damage in Cambodian Heavy Weapons Attack

Bangkok: Revealing photos of a Thai hospital severely damaged after being attacked with heavy weapons by Cambodia have been released, showcasing a significant breach of international norms. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson and the Committee of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration, strongly condemned the actions of the Cambodian government and military. The use of weapons

Thailand Responds to Cambodia’s Ceasefire Violations with Global Communication Efforts

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively disseminating information worldwide concerning Cambodia’s recent ceasefire violations. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry has utilized embassies and consulates-general to communicate globally after Cambodia breached the ceasefire agreement. Ms. Maratee Nalita Andamo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the actions

Akkharasan Khiri Pledges Support for Military Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Chaiyaphum: “Akkharasan Khiri” has reiterated that national sovereignty is non-negotiable, sending encouragement to the army. He paid tribute to the heroism of frontline soldiers, emphasizing their crucial role. As a Member of Parliament (MP), he expressed his readiness to support the military both within and outside Parliament. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Akkhasan Khiri Lohwira, who represents Chaiyaphum District

House of Representatives Approves Amendments to Criminal Code Defining “Sexual Harassment”

Bangkok: The House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment to the Criminal Code, introducing a universal definition of “sexual harassment.” The newly defined offense encompasses verbal harassment, gestures, monitoring, humiliation, and computer harassment, with potential prison sentences ranging from one to five years. Bosses exploiting subordinates are also liable, facing up to three years in prison. According to Thai

Thailand Addresses Accusations of Ceasefire Violations and Chemical Weapon Use by Cambodia

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Phumtham Wechayachai, serving as the acting Prime Minister, addressed accusations made by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia during the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting. Cambodia accused Thailand of violating a ceasefire agreement and using chemical weapons. Phumtham questioned whether the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed to clarify these

Royal Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Violation for Second Time

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has issued a statement accusing Cambodia of violating the ceasefire agreement for the second time, undermining the peaceful resolution of the situation. The army has condemned this action and reiterated its commitment to taking appropriate and decisive measures to protect Thai sovereignty. According to Thai News Agency, the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and