Internal Affairs

Thailand Secures Cabinet Approval to Host Formula One from 2028 to 2032

Bangkok: The Cabinet has given the green light for Thailand to bid to host the Formula One (F1) races, approving a budget of 41,339 million baht over a span of five years from 2028 to 2032. The races are planned to be held over three days each year, either in March or September, with a dedicated committee set up to

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

NCPO Framework Unveiled to Address Thai-Cambodian Border Issues

Bangkok: Opening the framework of the power and duties of the NCPO, emphasizing the proposal to solve the Thai-Cambodian border issue to the National Security Council and the Prime Minister until the situation returns to normal. According to Thai News Agency, in today’s Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister ordered the establishment of a special center for managing the situation on

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

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

Thais Crossing to Poipet Sees Sharp Decline Amid Tightened Security

Poipet: The number of Thais crossing into Cambodia has significantly dropped after the Burapha Army implemented stringent security measures, effectively restricting Thais from traveling to Poipet. According to Thai News Agency, the Burapha Task Force has heightened security to its maximum level, requesting that Thais refrain from crossing the border for work or gambling at casinos on the Poipet side.