Internal Affairs

PM Orders Evacuation Preparations for Thais in Israel and Iran Amid Border Tensions with Cambodia

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labor to remain vigilant regarding the safety of Thai nationals in Israel and Iran, and to prepare for their immediate evacuation if necessary. This directive comes despite assurances that no Thais have been harmed in recent regional conflicts. Meanwhile, attention is also focused on the

Royal Thai Army Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ubon Ratchathani

Ubon Ratchathani: An emergency landing was executed by a Royal Thai Army helicopter this afternoon due to a malfunction while on a supply delivery mission in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The incident occurred as the helicopter, part of the 2nd Army Region, was executing a mission to exchange personnel and deliver supplies to a base of operations in Nam Yuen District.

Reserve Senator Submits Five Directives to EC in Senator Selection Collusion Case

Bangkok: Reserve Senator submits five directives to the Election Commission (EC) in the case of collusion in electing Senators, highlighting the involvement of leaders and executives from prominent parties, suggesting a counter-suit following the dismissal of the court petition. According to Thai News Agency, a group of reserve senators and former senator candidates, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Khamrob Panyakaew,

Incompatibility of Thai and Cambodian Maps Poses Significant Risk in Border Accuracy

Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian maps cannot be overlaid, risking inaccuracies of several kilometers. Surveying and mapping experts confirm that maps of Thailand and Cambodia cannot be directly compared, which could cause coordinates to differ by hundreds of meters to several kilometers, directly affecting the determination of international borders. According to Thai News Agency, the map of Thailand used for general

Somsak Encourages Phumtham Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors

Bangkok: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health, was seen offering encouragement to Phumtham Vejjayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, before a Cabinet meeting. The interaction occurred in front of Building 1, where Mr. Phumtham was waiting to receive the Prime Minister. According to Thai News Agency, upon his arrival, Mr. Somsak stopped to greet Mr. Phumtham

Cabinet Approves Return of MRO Land Rights in U-Tapao to EEC for New Auction

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the return of land rights for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) center in U-Tapao to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), enabling a fresh auction or allowing private companies to invest. Thai Airways has also secured a new partner for investment, and the contract for the high-speed rail linking three airports is set to be

Sirikanya Tansakul Confident in Economic Measures to Influence Thai-Cambodian Relations

Bangkok: “Sirikanlaya” is confident that cutting public utilities will soften Cambodia’s stance. Sirikanya Tansakul, MP for the party list and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, expressed her views on the ongoing trade situation at the Thai-Cambodian border, emphasizing that the Cambodian side currently holds control over the situation. She assured that if the border closure becomes a reality, Thailand

Kusumalawati Petitions Prime Minister for Removal of Anutin

Bangkok: Ms. Kusumalawati Sirikomut, a former MP of Mahasarakham and former Senate candidate, has submitted a formal petition to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, seeking the removal of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, received the documents on behalf of the Prime Minister. According