Bangkok: People’s Party MPs have raised concerns with the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, regarding the budget allocation and operational issues of Thailand’s half-price travel program. The MPs pressed for details on the expenditure and accountability in case of any damages stemming from the program. Surawong assured that efforts are underway to address the program’s challenges and

Bangkok: “30 baht, treatment everywhere” moves forward to care for the people, upgrading health insurance, opening a “car to pick up and drop off cancer patients with gold card rights” service nationwide for free. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government is moving forward to improve Thai health insurance by opening a

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently criticized the ethics of a Cambodian leader, while simultaneously addressing the Thai public’s perception of their own governance. During a special lecture organized by MCOT Public Company Limited, Thaksin expressed his concerns about the current political climate in Thailand and the nation’s internal unity. According to Thai News Agency, Thaksin’s lecture, titled ‘Unlocking

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasized the necessity to amend the Sangha law in response to recent issues concerning monks’ misconduct. He revealed that the Supreme Patriarch has mandated decisive measures to address defamatory acts committed by monks. Phumtham has already discussed the matter with Minister Suchart and plans to collaborate with relevant authorities to

Ubon ratchathani: The 2nd Army has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining security in border areas while awaiting the results of an official analysis concerning a recent landmine incident. The analysis, expected to take 2-3 days, aims to ensure accuracy and avoid public confusion. According to Thai News Agency, on July 17, 2015, the 2nd Army Area issued a press release

Bangkok: The National Legislative Assembly has issued a document clarifying that the budget allocation for local administrative organizations is appropriate. The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has released a statement denying claims that Provincial Administrative Organizations (PAOs) and tambon administrative organizations received a budget of up to 700 million baht. It highlighted that the Budget Bureau faced time constraints in

Bangkok: The Central Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit against the NBTC Chairman, Dr. Saran Boonbaichaipruk, for not initiating a disciplinary investigation against Trairat Viriyasirikul, the Deputy Secretary-General and Acting Secretary-General of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The case was brought by Air Chief Marshal Thanapan Haraijaroen and four other members of the NBTC board. According to Thai

Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party has expressed dissatisfaction with Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha’s decision to delay a live debate on the issue of “Trump’s tax.” The matter was raised during a meeting of the House of Representatives, chaired by Mr. Matha, where Mr. Chalat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party sought to question Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Pichai