Internal Affairs

Somsak to Address Medical Council on Decision to Veto Doctor Punishments

Bangkok: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Public Health Minister, is set to engage in discussions with the Medical Council on June 12th. The primary agenda is to deliberate on the resolution concerning the punishment of three doctors involved in the treatment of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital. Somsak is prepared to explain his decision to veto 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.

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

Somkid Addresses Video Clip of Chinese Visitors at Government House

Bangkok: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin clarified the situation surrounding a video clip depicting a group of individuals, appearing to be Chinese tourists, visiting Government House. Somsak, who was a deputy prime minister at the time, explained that the visit occurred at the end of the year when people came to extend New Year greetings. Due to not having a