Internal Affairs

Deputy Minister of Interior Commands Andaman Provinces to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Interior, Ms. Teerarat Samretwanich, has issued a directive to the governors of six Andaman provinces to bolster their readiness for potential disasters. Emphasizing the importance of preparedness, she instructed that no excuses regarding equipment readiness be accepted and stressed the need for accurate public information dissemination to ensure safety and confidence in governmental efforts. According to

Pai Questions Uncomfortable Dinner Party With Ice-Rome-Anutin

Bangkok: “Pai” Lik, MP for Kamphaeng Phet Province from the Kla Tham Party, expressed his discomfort surrounding a dinner party involving “Ice,” “Rome,” and Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, indicating that the gathering might have involved discussions with 44 MPs concerning Section 112. This gathering has sparked a significant amount of debate on social media platforms, with “Ice”

Phumtham Advocates for MPs Without Parliamentary Roles to Relinquish Seats

Bangkok: “Phumtham” agrees that ministers who have no role in the parliament should relinquish their party-list MP seats, paving the way for the order to be moved up to maintain a quorum in the parliament. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, gave an interview about the case of the Pheu Thai Party’s

Wisut Affirms No Need for Interim PM, Pheu Thai Stands by Chaikasem

Bangkok: Mr. Wisut Chainarun, a Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai Party and chairman of the Government Coalition Coordination Committee, has addressed concerns regarding the need for an interim prime minister. He emphasized that the Pheu Thai Party remains committed to its proposed candidate, Chaikasem Nitisiri, and urged patience amidst political uncertainties. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wisut

Phumtham Discusses Limits of Acting Prime Minister’s Powers

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, who is currently serving as both Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in an acting capacity, addressed the Cabinet about the scope of the acting Prime Minister’s powers. He acknowledged that the Secretary-General of the Council of State had clarified that the acting Prime Minister does not possess the authority to dissolve the House of

‘Rome’ Warns Against Overstaying in Cambodia, High Fines and Salary Cuts

Rome: ‘Rome’ warns Thais not to stay in Cambodia beyond their visa due to high fines, fearing that it will open the way for employers to reduce salaries and collect bribes. Preparing to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to solve the problem of Thais stranded in Poipet, urging the government to break down the transnational crime structure to

Wisut Affirms Pheu Thai’s Claim to 2nd Deputy Speaker Role Amid Coalition Talks

Bangkok: “Wisut” has confirmed that the position of the 2nd Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives is allocated to the Pheu Thai Party, although a final decision is pending discussions among senior party members. This statement comes as other parties have expressed interest in the role. Wisut noted that new MPs should initially hold off, emphasizing the need for

Suchart Tancharoen Set to Resign as MP to Strengthen House Operations

Bangkok: Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, a Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has announced his intention to resign from his position as a Member of Parliament (MP) under the party-list system. This move is aimed at ensuring that MPs can effectively fulfill their legislative duties. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart emphasized the tradition that MPs who assume ministerial