Internal Affairs

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

Paethongtarn Challenges Hun Sen’s Claim Over Thaksin’s Policy Concept

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, addressed recent claims made by Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, regarding the origin of the political concept “Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai does.” She questioned Hun Sen’s assertion, drawing a comparison to an incident where an audio clip was released, only for its release to be denied later.

Cambodian Claims on Thai Alphabet Addressed by Thai Official

Bangkok: A recent claim by some Cambodians that the Thai alphabet originated from the Khmer script has prompted a response from Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office in Thailand. He advised those making such claims to study the ancient history of Southeast Asia and directed them to trace the roots of the script back to the Pallava

Thaksin’s Influence Evident in Coalition Party’s Dinner Appearance

Bangkok: “Icecream” commented on the presence of Thaksin Shinawatra at the coalition party’s dinner, stating that his involvement was unsurprising and evident to all. The remark highlighted Thaksin’s influence behind the government, suggesting that any failure of the administration would reflect on his ideas and strategies, while leaving open the question of whether any opposition (“the singer”) would react. According

Senator Nantana Criticizes Senate’s Selection of Independent Organizations Amid Alleged Conflicts of Interest

Bangkok: Senator Nantana Nantvaropas has voiced strong opposition to the Senate’s decision to proceed with selecting positions in independent organizations, arguing that such actions are akin to choosing judges for their own cases and ignoring public interest. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Nantana emphasized that the Senate’s move to approve positions in organizations like the Election Commission (EC) and

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Cambodia’s Use of Anti-Personnel Mines at Thai Border

Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Cambodia’s use of anti-personnel mines, labeling them a serious violation of international law and a breach of Thai sovereignty, while urging cooperative efforts for their removal. Mr. Nikorndej Plangoon, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement protesting against the recent planting of anti-personnel

Countering Cambodia’s Distortion, Accusing Thailand of Planting Landmines

Bangkok: Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Army denies that Cambodia distorted the truth, accusing Thai soldiers of planting mines in Chong Bok, confirming that the mines found were not Thai, sending military engineers to collect evidence in the area, preparing to file a lawsuit with the UN. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Army has firmly responded to