Internal Affairs

Jakkaphon Penkair Appointed as Advisor to Prime Minister’s Secretary-General

Bangkok: Dr. Ming has officially appointed Jakrapob Penkair as an advisor to the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General. This position entails providing guidance on government communications and public relations to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, signed an order appointing Mr. Jakrapob Penkae as an advisor on July

Cambodia Accused of Playing Victim to Drag Thailand to International Court

Rome: Cambodia aims to portray itself as the victim in the ongoing border tensions, with the alleged intent of bringing the case to the International Court of Justice, potentially causing detriment to Thailand. Mr. Rangsiman Rome, an MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, emphasized the importance of disseminating information about the situation to other civilized nations while maintaining

Gen. Nattapol Confirms Cambodian Soldiers Opened Fire First, Discusses Strategy with National Security Council

Bangkok: General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense and Director of the Center for Special Operations in the Administration of the Situation on the Thai-Cambodian Border, confirmed that Cambodian soldiers initiated gunfire first in a recent clash at Ta Muen Thom Temple in Ubon Ratchathani Province. He is preparing to discuss with the National Security Council to grant legitimacy to

Pheu Thai Party Urges Government Action for Border Conflict Victims

Bangkok: Pheu Thai issued a statement calling on the government to urgently help people in areas along the Thai-Cambodian border, and sent encouragement to the affected families. It reaffirmed its stance on using peaceful methods, being patient, and responding only when necessary to avoid widespread losses. According to Thai News Agency, Pheu Thai Party issued a statement regarding the clashes

Kla Tham Party Demands Action Against Cambodia’s Aggressive Tactics

Bangkok: The National Security Council has called for strong and decisive military and diplomatic measures in response to escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. The Kla Tham Party has condemned Cambodia’s use of inhumane weapons and urged the Thai government to take firm action. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Akkhasankhiree Lohwira, Chaiyaphum MP, District 7 and spokesman for the

Phumtham Calls Urgent Meeting with National Security Council After Thai-Cambodian Border Incident

Bangkok: “Phumtham” called for a meeting with the National Security Council this afternoon after the incident on the Thai-Cambodian border, insisting that he did his best according to international law to protect sovereignty, emphasizing that caution and prudence must be exercised, asking to wait to hear details after the meeting. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime

No Miss! F-16 Drops Second Bomb, Returns to Base Safely

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Air Force launched an operation to send F-16s to drop bombs on the Cambodian coast without missing their targets. They returned to their base safely. At 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2015, the Air Force launched the second round of F-16 operations today, sending 4 aircraft to counter the Cambodian army in air strikes at key

Paethongtarn Supports Thailand’s Countermeasures Against Cambodian Border Incident

Bangkok: Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, has publicly expressed her support for Thailand’s countermeasures against recent incidents involving Cambodia at the Thai border. In a statement, she condemned Cambodia for initiating violence and emphasized that the Cambodian side was the first to use weapons, firing from a long range into Thai territory. This act, she noted,