Amnat charoen: The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed petitions against 206 district-level senator candidates from Amnat Charoen province, citing a lack of evidence connecting them to any financial misconduct or election fraud. According to Thai News Agency, the EC published a ruling on its website regarding the case involving the senator elections in Mueang Amnat Charoen District. The petition accused

Bangkok: The House of Representatives has upheld the original principle of the ‘Referendum Act’ draft, deciding to send it to the government for further action. This move is seen as a crucial step in unlocking the referendum voting rules to a single-level majority, which is essential for advancing amendments to the constitution. However, the Bhumjaithai Party has expressed reservations about

Nakhon pathom: “Suchart” unveiled a new policy directive aimed at addressing problems within the Sangha, following a recent scandal involving senior monks. The meeting, held at the National Office of Buddhism, was attended by directors from provincial education offices across the nation. Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, stressed the importance of listening to existing issues

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture of Thailand, has expressed her pleasure over the inclusion of Muay Thai in the 2027 World Military Games. She credited this achievement to the collaborative efforts of the committee promoting the sports soft power industry, the Royal Thai Army, and the Military Sports Promotion Association (Thailand). According to Thai News

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson, Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget, emphasizing that the allocation and distribution of funds depend on the decision of the approving minister. This statement comes in response to comments made by Mr. Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Interior, regarding the concentration of funds in

Bangkok: Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the newly appointed Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, commenced her duties at the Ministry of Culture, maintaining her decision to refrain from media interviews for a week. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn arrived at the Ministry of Culture at 10:00 a.m., opting to enter her office directly via an elevator from the basement

Bangkok: “Somchai” criticized Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s request for an extension of time to explain to the court, suggesting it is a strategic move to negotiate and delay proceedings. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an academic and former Election Commission member, highlighted that the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General explained that Prime Minister Paethongtarn had sent a letter requesting

Bangkok: Insured individuals under Section 33 who face unemployment due to layoffs can now expect increased compensation, thanks to a recent change in the Ministerial Regulation concerning unemployment benefits. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the Royal Gazette has published a new Ministerial Regulation that raises the unemployment compensation rate to better reflect