Internal Affairs

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

Paethongtarn Discusses Cultural Tourism Enhancement at Phitsanulok House

Phitsanulok: “Paethongtarn” entered Phitsanulok House to discuss with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to upgrade cultural tourism before attending the announcement of the tourism direction for 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, traveled to Phitsanulok House at 2:00 p.m. to discuss cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of

Supachai Criticizes Phumtham’s Threatened Transfer of Land Department Director-General

Bangkok: “Supachai” points out that his power was used beyond its limits, in the case of the threat to transfer the Director-General of the Land Department. “Supachai” warns “Phumtham” threatening to transfer the Director-General of the Land Department over the Khao Kradong issue, pointing out that the use of power exceeds the limits, violates the rule of law, the rule

Gen. Nattapol Calls for Public Understanding Amidst Tensions Over Mine Allegations

Bangkok: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense and Director of the Center for Special Operations in the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration (CSOPA), has urged the public to understand the government’s procedural approach amidst the ongoing tensions with Cambodia over alleged new mine placements. According to Thai News Agency, Gen. Nattapol highlighted that the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)

Thaksin’s Presence at MPs’ Dinner Not Seen as Dominating, Says Wisut

Bangkok: Wisut Chainarun, chairman of the Coordinating Committee (Whip) of the coalition parties and chairman of the Pheu Thai Party, has addressed concerns about Thaksin Shinawatra’s participation in a dinner with government MPs. Wisut emphasized that Thaksin’s presence was not an act of domination, as no orders were given but rather experiences were shared to foster closeness among the MPs.

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