Internal Affairs

Parliament Marks 93rd Anniversary with Blessing Ceremony for Personnel

Bangkok: The Parliament held a ceremony to celebrate its 93rd anniversary. ‘Mongkol’ gave blessings to parliament personnel to be safe from all dangers and to do things that are beneficial to the people. Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, President of the Senate and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, presided over the ceremony to mark the 93rd anniversary of the founding

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra Receives Warm Welcome in Chiang Rai

Chiang rai: The Prime Minister arrived in Chiang Rai, where local citizens eagerly awaited her arrival, presenting her with roses as a gesture of encouragement. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra landed at Mae Fah Luang Airport. Among those awaiting her arrival were Ms. La-ong Tiyapairat, Chiang Rai Member of Parliament from the Pheu Thai Party, and

Traffic Advisory: Avoid Victory Monument Area Due to Rally

Bangkok: The Metropolitan Police Bureau has issued a traffic advisory urging road users to avoid the Victory Monument area due to a large rally expected to last until 9:00 p.m. The rally is causing significant traffic congestion in the vicinity. According to Thai News Agency, the police have requested cooperation from the public to use alternative routes to mitigate the

Wan Nor Calls for Bipartisan Efforts on Amnesty to Foster Reconciliation

Bangkok: President Wan Nor has urged both political parties to engage in discussions regarding amnesty, aiming for consensus and national reconciliation. He emphasized that a successful amnesty initiative would promote unity among the populace, whereas failure could lead to public unrest. Wan Nor highlighted that while political demonstrations are commonplace, political instability could undermine economic growth and investor confidence. According

Pichet Awaits Cabinet Formation to Discuss Second Deputy Speaker Role

Bangkok: “Pichet” is awaiting the completion of the cabinet formation before arranging discussions with the whips of both parties regarding the appointment of the second deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, the first deputy speaker, emphasized the importance of knowing which parties will be part of the government coalition before proceeding

Government Issues Warning as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads Among Children

Bangkok: The government has issued a stern warning to parents and educators as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) sees a significant rise among young children during the rainy season, with 21,000 cases reported. The Ministry of Public Health has reassured the public of its readiness to manage the situation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, deputy government

SME Bank Allocates 5 Billion Baht to Support Vulnerable SMEs and Small Businesses

Bangkok: SMEs are bustling after the government, led by the SME Bank, injected 5,000 million to guarantee loans for ‘vulnerable SMEs and small businesses’, increasing opportunities, accessing capital, and enhancing business liquidity. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy government spokeswoman, revealed that the Small Industry Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has allocated an additional guarantee amount under the

Chaichana Confident in Qualifications Amidst Allegations of Involvement in Assault Case

Bangkok: “Chaichana” confirms there is no case, confident there will be no problem with qualifications to sit in the ministerial chair. “Chaichana” is confident that there will be no problems with his qualifications to sit in the ministerial chair, confirming that there is no case, revealing that before submitting the names, there is already a preliminary inspection process. He believes