Internal Affairs

Minister of Commerce Orders Stricter Measures on Cassava Imports from Cambodia

Bangkok: Minister of Commerce orders strict measures on cassava imports from Cambodia to protect Thai farmers and maintain price stability. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has ordered the Department of Foreign Trade to tighten controls on cassava imports from Cambodia after finding tensions in border trade, reiterating the government’s position to protect Thai farmers and maintain domestic price stability as a

Emergency Patient Checkpoint Opened for Cambodian Woman with Blood Infection

Chanthaburi: Thai kindness! Opening the border to receive emergency patients, a 67-year-old Cambodian woman with a blood infection, sent for treatment at Chanthaburi Hospital. According to Thai News Agency, on 21 June 2015, it was reported that the previous day at 9:00 p.m., the Chanthaburi-Trat Border Defense Force, in collaboration with the Chanthaburi Marine Special Forces and the 4th Marine

Paethongtarn Government to Continue Strongly Despite Coalition Changes

Bangkok: Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, a party-list MP for the Pheu Thai Party, conveyed his belief in the continued strength and unity of the ‘Paethongtarn’ government, despite changes within the coalition. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anusorn emphasized that all original coalition parties, with the exception of the Bhumjaithai Party, remain committed to supporting Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra’s administration. He stressed

5 Strategies Launched to Assist Fruit Farmers on Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: ‘S.B.P.P.’ has introduced five strategies aimed at promoting the market and advocating for Thai fruit consumption to support farmers and orchard owners along the Thai-Cambodian border who face difficulties in exporting their products. According to Thai News Agency, the Center for Special Operations in the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration (CSOPA) has developed these strategies to aid farmers and gardeners

Royal Thai Army Clarifies LED Screen Usage Unrelated to Politics

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has officially addressed concerns regarding the use of an LED screen to display messages of encouragement for the 2nd Army Area Commander, asserting that the display is not connected to political activities. According to Thai News Agency, Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari clarified that the image shown on the LED screen has been part

Anutin Charnvirakul Vacates Office After Declining Interior Minister Role

Bangkok: “Anutin” packs up his office after announcing he will not return the “Ministry of Interior” chair. Reporters reported on the atmosphere at the Ministry of Interior after Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, insisted on not giving the Ministry of Interior to the Pheu Thai Party if it did

Anutin Rejects Interior Minister Proposal from Pheu Thai

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has firmly declined a proposal from the Pheu Thai Party regarding the release of the “Interior Minister 1” position. The proposal, which suggested an adjustment to the current cabinet, was rejected without hesitation, eliminating the need for a 48-hour consideration period typically afforded in such political negotiations. According

Bhumjaithai Party Withdraws from Thai Government, Calls for Prime Minister’s Accountability

Bangkok: “Bhumjaithai” has resolved to withdraw from joining the government. Ministers have submitted resignations, effective 19 June. They urged the Prime Minister to take responsibility for causing Thailand to lose its honor and dignity from the case of the audio clip of the conversation with “Hun Sen”. They are ready to cooperate with the people and the military to maintain