Internal Affairs

Prime Minister’s Visit to Chong Chom Highlights Thai-Cambodian Border Security

Hanoi: The Prime Minister visited Chong Chom on June 11 to inspect the Thai-Cambodian border. The visit included a detailed assessment of the permanent border crossing at Chong Chom, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, aimed at engaging with local residents and reviewing the operations of the Suranaree Force. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Prime

Senate Committee Calls for Inclusion of Myanmar and China in Mekong River Treaty

Bangkok: The Senate’s Environment Committee has urged the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) to amend the Mekong River Commission (MRC) treaty to include Myanmar and China. The committee believes that incorporating these countries into the treaty is crucial to collaboratively addressing the problem of toxic substances in the Mekong River, which originates from these regions. According to Thai News

Cabinet Declines Senate’s Request for Special Session on Thai-Cambodian Border Issues

Bangkok: The Cabinet has decided not to accept the Senate’s request to hold a special session to discuss the Thai-Cambodian border issue, opting instead to wait for the upcoming regular session. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chusak Sirinil, the Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, discussed the Senate’s appeal for an extraordinary parliamentary session to address the border

Ekanat Questions Legitimacy of Petition for Cabinet Reshuffle Amidst Internal Party Turmoil

Bangkok: “Ekanat” is expressing confusion over reports that 21 members of the Phalang Pracharath Party have signed a petition demanding a cabinet reshuffle, questioning the authenticity of the document. The Minister of Industry and Secretary-General of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, Ekkanat Promphan, is scrutinizing the situation closely, as he believes the move could lead to chaos within the

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