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Somsak’s Campaign Efforts for Sisaket By-Election Highlight Drug Issues and Immediate Governance Needs

Sisaket: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health, has temporarily stepped away from government duties to actively participate in the campaign for the Sisaket by-election. He emphasized that if Phurika Sommai, the candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, is elected, she can begin her responsibilities without delay. Somsak underscored the seriousness of addressing the drug problem in the region, referencing

Senator Pisit to Continue Voting for Constitutional Court Judges Despite Concerns

Bangkok: Senator Pisit Apiwattanapong has confirmed his decision to move forward with voting for Constitutional Court judges and the Election Commission, amid concerns regarding potential violations of the Constitution. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Pisit addressed the issue surrounding the approval process of committees for independent organizations and Constitutional Court judges. Some members have raised objections, arguing that if

Cambodian Claims on Thai Alphabet Prompt Historical Clarification

Bangkok: In response to claims by some Cambodians regarding the origins of the “Thai alphabet,” Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, has advised those involved to examine historical facts. He suggested that Cambodians who organized the campaign claiming the Thai script originated from the Khmer alphabet should instead direct their claims to the ancient “Pallava” people. According

Election Commission Asserts Timely Action in ‘Dr. Kes Case’

Bangkok: The Election Commission has confirmed that there are no delays in the case involving Dr. Kesakamon Pliansamai, a member of the Senate accused of fraudulently using her academic position to qualify as a Senator. The Commission insists that all procedures are progressing within the designated timeframe. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission has resolved to prosecute Dr.

Two New Mines Discovered in Chong Bok Area: Violation of Ottawa Convention

Bangkok: The Army has reported the discovery of two additional new-type mines in the Chong Bok area, near the original incident site, emphasizing a clear violation of the Ottawa Convention. The Army Intelligence Department is set to invite the assistant military attach© to discuss the facts of the situation. According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army

‘Madam Cher’ Seeks Probe into Alleged Misconduct by MP and Former Ministers

Bangkok: “Madam Cher” has lodged a complaint with the NACC, calling for an investigation into an MP identified only by the initial “S”, who allegedly accepted more than 3,000 baht, breaching the ethics guidelines for political officials. She also plans to pursue an inquiry into “former ministers, daughters, and sons-in-law” suspected of corruption at a National Parks Department store. According

Thailand Wins Six Major Asia-Pacific Tourism Awards for Sustainable Initiatives

Bangkok: Thailand has emerged as the leading tourism community in the Asia Pacific region, securing six prestigious awards that underscore its commitment to sustainable tourism on an international scale. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the model tourism community of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and its network of special tourism areas

Senate Rejects Motion to Delay Election of Election Commission and Constitutional Court Judges

Bangkok: The Senate has voted against a proposal to postpone the election of judges to the Election Commission and the Constitutional Court following a two-hour secret meeting. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, President of the Senate, saw a proposal by Senator Thewarit Maneechai to delay the selection process until a verdict is reached in a collusion case concerning