Internal Affairs

Sirikanya Raises Concerns Over Thailand’s Economic Challenges Amid Public Debt Surge

Bangkok: Sirikanya Tansakul, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has expressed concerns regarding Thailand’s economic stability, particularly the rising public debt and potential deflationary pressures. During a meeting of the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Budget Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2026, she questioned the Bank of Thailand (BOT) on whether Thailand is genuinely entering a

Open Timeline to Manage Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Aranyaprathet: “Natthapol,” Deputy Minister of Defense, has revealed a timeline aimed at preventing issues along the Thai-Cambodian border, thereby reducing confrontations and clashes. Cambodia has requested a low-profile approach, acknowledging that the border was temporarily closed to limit the number of people entering. He explained that martial law already exists along the border, but emphasized using the resolutions of the

Phalang Pracharath Party MPs to Petition Prime Minister for Cabinet Adjustment

Bangkok: “Sasikan” anticipates that the Phalang Pracharath Party MPs will submit a petition to the Prime Minister seeking a Cabinet adjustment as a strategic move to prevent the party from declining over the energy law issue. She clarified that “Pirapan” was not avoiding the media but was organizing the agenda for the Cabinet meeting. According to Thai News Agency, Ms.

Minister of Finance Clarifies NACC’s Acceptance of Petition Against Prime Minister

Bangkok: Pichai, Minister of Finance, explained that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to accept the petition accusing the Prime Minister of using the 2025 budget in violation of Section 144 of the Constitution. He emphasized that he did not violate the law. There was no deduction of principal or interest. The budget was definitely not used in the

Sudawan Addresses Ajarn Chalermchai’s Resignation as National Artist

Bangkok: “Sudawan” has reached out to Ajarn Chalermchai to address his resignation from the position of National Artist. Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitchkosol, the Minister of Culture, expressed her surprise over Professor Chalermchai Kositpipat’s decision. She clarified that the resignation was not due to an inability to criticize the ministry but rather a personal choice related to his age and desire to

Prasert Unfazed by NACC Investigation into 50 Billion Baht Water Management Budget

Bangkok: “Prasert” has expressed confidence and readiness to cooperate with the investigation after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accepted a case concerning potential corruption in a 50 billion baht water management budget plan. He emphasized that the investigation process is thorough and transparent, ensuring no involvement of Pheu Thai MPs, and dismissed any political motives behind the probe. According to

Anutin Dismisses Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors, Clarifies No Alliance with Palang Pracharath Party

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has addressed rumors regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle, asserting that there has been no indication from the Prime Minister about any such changes. Laughing off suggestions that the Pheu Thai Party desires control over the Ministry of Interior, Anutin urged people to cease inquiries about a reshuffle, emphasizing that the

Cambodian Foreign Minister Insists on ICJ as Maris Avoids Media Questions

Bangkok: “Maris”, Minister of Foreign Affairs, walks away from the media, does not answer the issue of Cambodia closing the door on negotiations after the Cambodian Foreign Minister insists on going to the International Court of Justice. According to Thai News Agency, Foreign Minister Maris Sengiampong declined to answer reporters’ questions after Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon sent a letter