Internal Affairs

Mongkol Remains Silent on Allegations of Collusion in Senate Selection

Bangkok: “Mongkol” keeps his mouth shut, does not answer questions about collusion in selecting the Senate. After the Senate held a press conference and addressed questions on the government’s call to convene a special parliamentary session concerning the conflict situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border, reporters sought answers regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged collusion in the selection of senators. According

“People’s Democratic Reform Committee” Proposes Budget Cuts for 2026

Bangkok: The People’s Democratic Reform Committee has introduced four proposals aimed at reducing unnecessary budget allocations for 2026. Mr. Phrits Wacharasindhu, along with Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul and Ms. Rakchanok Srinok of the Prachachon Party, emphasized the importance of scrutinizing budget allocations to ensure efficiency and transparency. According to Thai News Agency, the committee’s proposals focus on setting a clear budget

Senate Calls for Special Parliamentary Session on Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute

Bangkok: The Senate Special Committee on Affairs has formally requested the government to convene a special session of parliament to address the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. At 2:45 p.m., a representative of Mr. Mongkol Surassajja delivered a letter to the Prime Minister through Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs. The letter

Senators Urge Extraordinary Meeting to Address Thailand-Cambodia Dispute

Bangkok: Senators in large numbers have issued a statement calling for the government to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia dispute. They emphasized that Cambodia’s recent troop withdrawal is only a temporary solution and urged for a comprehensive discussion that includes the overlapping maritime areas. According to Thai News Agency, Senate President Mongkol Surasak, along with numerous

Thai Election Commission Asserts Transparency Amidst Calls for Political Reform

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of Thailand’s Election Commission (EC), Mr. Saweng Boonmee, has reaffirmed the transparency of the Thai election system, despite acknowledging ongoing challenges and the unmet goal of political reform. Speaking on the occasion of the EC’s 27th anniversary, he highlighted the agency’s extensive experience navigating the country’s political landscape and its cooperative relationships with various sectors. According to

Anutin Visits Ban Thung Somdet to Encourage Villagers and Ensure Safety Amid Border Tensions

Ubon Ratchathani: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul recently visited Ban Thung Somdet, a border area in Ubon Ratchathani Province, to provide encouragement and oversee safety measures amid rising tensions on the Thai-Cambodian border. Anutin emphasized that not even a millimeter of Thai territory should be compromised and urged local authorities to treat temporary shelters as second

New Dimension AI Chatbot ‘Phi Khumkrong’ Set to Revolutionize Legal Advice in Thailand

Bangkok: Another step forward, a new dimension of AI Chatbot “Phi Khumkrong” legal advisor is ready to give advice to the public, aiming to provide convenient and fast legal consultation services. Mr. Karom Polpornklang, deputy government spokesman, revealed that the government, through the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection (DLR), Ministry of Justice, aims to provide knowledge, consultation, and legal

Pichai Discusses Trade Expansion with Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Dubai: Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, engaged in discussions with HE Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Chairman and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to support the expansion of trade and investment between Thailand and the UAE. The meeting aimed at leveraging opportunities from the D33 strategy to introduce Thai products into the Middle East market. According to Thai News Agency, during