Internal Affairs

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

Pirapan Remains Optimistic Amid Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle

Bangkok: The treasurer of the Palang Pracharath Party declared that “goodness will always triumph over evil” after 21 MPs submitted documents requesting the Prime Minister to adjust the cabinet members according to party proportions, saying that “Pirapan” is still in good spirits. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prakromsak Choonhavan, advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who also

Government Spokesman Reiterates Thailand’s Stance on International Court of Justice Jurisdiction

Bangkok: Government spokesman reiterates June 14: Talks with JBC confirm Thailand does not accept the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. According to Thai News Agency, government spokesman Mr. Jirayu Huangsap revealed that in a recent cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, along with General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, and Mr.

Foreigners Barred from Using Thai 30-Baht Healthcare Card

Bangkok: “Somsak,” the Minister of Public Health, announced that foreigners are not permitted to use the 30-baht healthcare card. This statement follows a report of a Cambodian individual at the Thai-Cambodian border posing as a Thai citizen to access free medical treatment. He proposed employing biometric machines to verify nationality. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of

Prime Minister to Lead Mobile Cabinet Meeting in Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok: The Prime Minister is preparing to hold a mobile cabinet meeting in Phitsanulok on 23-24 June. During this period, he will also visit the lower northern provinces. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, announced after the Cabinet meeting that the Cabinet has acknowledged the official meeting outside the office in Phitsanulok